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- Title
Traditional Mongolian, Traditional Chinese, and Western Medicine Hospitals: System Review and Patient Survey on Expectations and Perceptions of Quality of Healthcare in Inner Mongolia, China.
- Authors
Min Li; Yancun Fan; McNeil, Edward B.; Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi
- Abstract
Background. In Inner Mongolia of China, traditional Mongolian medicine (TMM), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and western medicine (WM) are all supported by the government. This study compares the background and performance of these three types of medicines. Methods.TheWorldHealthOrganization's Six Building Blocks framework was used for the systemreview. Data were collected from literature review and key informant interviews. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three types of hospitals at the provincial,municipal (city), and prefectural (county) levels fromApril toAugust, 2016. Eight hospitalswere included and, within each one, patients fromfour outpatient departments were selected. A total of 1,322 patients were interviewed about their expectations and perceptions of the health service. Results. Government support for TMMincludes higher budget allocation and a higher reimbursement rate. TMMis preferred byMongolian people, those living in pasturing areas, and those seeking treatment for musculoskeletal problems/injuries. Patients attending TMM hospitals had the highest expectations and perceptions of the health service in general. However, human resources and research capacity of TMMare relatively limited. Conclusion. To further enhance the role of the popular TMM for local minority's health, human resources and research capacity strengthening are essential.
- Subjects
CHINA; MONGOLIA; CHINESE medicine; HOSPITALS; INTERVIEWING; MEDICAL quality control; MEDICAL cooperation; MEDICINE; RESEARCH; TRADITIONAL medicine; CROSS-sectional method; PATIENTS' attitudes
- Publication
Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (eCAM), 2018, Vol 2018, p1
- ISSN
1741-427X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2018/2698461