The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves (척추신경추나의학회지)

Korean Society of Chuna manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves (척추신경추나의학회)
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Analysis of the current status outpatient utilization of Korean medical institutions: focused on frequent outpatient diseases(2016-2020)

한의 의료기관 최근 외래 이용 현황 분석: 외래 다빈도 상병을 중심으로(2016-2020)

  • Received : 2021.05.11
  • Accepted : 2021.05.28
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study was to analyze the current status of utilization of Korean medical institutions. Methods This study analyzed the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data (2016-2020). We included patients with one of the five most frequent diseases in Korea and examined the variation in healthcare utilization. Results This study analyzed the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data (2016-2020). We included patients with one of the five most frequent diseases in Korea and examined the variation in healthcare utilization. Conclusions As a result of this study, It was possible to understand the impact of Chuna treatment and COVID-19 on the use of Korean medical institutions. Further studies are needed to establish a definite conclusion regarding the relevance of COVID-19.

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