Should Korean Medicine doctors use modern diagnostic medical devices? Survey result of public perspectives

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J Korean Med. 2022;43(3):94-105

Publication date (electronic) : 2022 September 1

doi : https://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.22033

Juchul Kim ¹

, Byoungcheun Hwang ²

, Manki Hwang ²

, Seungmin Kathy Lee ³

, EunHee Yi ⁴

, Jungtae Leem ⁵^,

¹Research Institute of Korean Medicine Policy, The Association of Korean Medicine

²The Association of Korean Medicine

³Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, Fairfax, VA, USA

⁴KM Policy Team, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine

⁵College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University

Correspondence to: Jungtae Leem, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, 460, Iksan-daero, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54538, Republic of Korea, E-mail: julcho@naver.com

Received 2022 June 28; Accepted 2022 July 12.

Abstract

Objectives

This study investigated public opinion on the use of modern diagnostic medical devices by Korean Medicine doctors.

Methods

A questionnaire looking into perceptions on the use of modern medical devices was developed. It was distributed by a third party and data was collected. Results were analyzed through frequency analysis, chi-square analysis (χ²-test), frequency and cross analysis using R program. The measurement variable in the study was the respondent’s perspectives and expectations on the use of modern diagnostic medical devices by Korean Medicine doctors. The maximum significance level was 0.05.

Results

There were a total of 3,000 responses and 80.8% of the respondents replied that there is a need for government-level discussion on endowing rights to Korean Medicine doctors as supervisors for safety management of radiation generating devices. Also, 83.3% of the respondents agreed the use of ultrasound imaging equipment in Korean Medicine clinics should be legalized.

Conclusions

According to this study, respondents strongly support the use of modern diagnostic medical devices by Korean Medicine doctors. This is the first study to investigate public opinion in this area and it provides a significant insight into the public needs and desires for a wider scope of practice for Korean Medicine in the healthcare system.

Keywords: Scope of practice; Korean Medicine doctor; Medical device legislation; Public opinion; Survey

Table 1

Survey Items

Table 2

Demographic Characteristics of Participants (N=3,000)

Table 3

Prior Experience in Korean Medicine Use among Participants (N=3,000)

Table 4

Participant Perspectives and Expectations on the Use of Modern Diagnostic Medical Devices by Korean Medicine Doctors (N=3,000)

Table 5

Level of Agreement on the Use of Modern Diagnostic Medical Devices by Korean Medicine Doctors

Table 6

Cross Analysis whether Modern Diagnostic Medical Devices can be Used by Korean Medicine Doctors Based on Prior Visit to a Korean Medicine Clinic or Hospital (N=2,950)

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