Abstract
Objectives: In 2019, we conducted a 12-week public health promotion program on the use of Korean medical treatments for elderly people who are at potential risk for stroke. A significant improvement effect was obtained through the program. The objective of this study was to report the results of this public health promotion program. Methods: Fifty people participated in the program. The participants were received herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments for stroke prevention for 12 weeks. Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and body fat were evaluated twice. A questionnaire was used to assess the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) score, the stroke danger signs, the recognition of stroke signs, and treatment satisfaction. Results: During the 12-week Korean medical treatment program, systolic blood pressure was significantly decreased by 119.40±19.32 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure was decreased by 79.80±8.92 mmHg, and weight was decreased by 58.24±9.70 Kg. The EQ-5D score was increased by 13.82±1.2 and the stroke danger signs score was increased by 26.76±3.59. Sex and EQ-5D score, stroke danger signs score, weight, and body fat were correlated. Age and weight were correlated. Conclusions: For elderly people with the potential risk for stroke, the 12-week Korean medical treatment program was effective and their satisfaction with the treatment was high. This study has significance because this is an unusual report in Korea on the effect of a Korean medical treatment program for stroke using a Korean medicine public health promotion.