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http://dx.doi.org/10.7778/jpkm.2016.30.4.066

The Experts Survey and In-depth Interview on the Korean Medicine Treatments for the Cerebral Palsy Children  

Son, Chi Hyoung (Department of korean medicine rehabilitation, National Rehabilitation Center)
Yun, Young Ju (Department of integrative medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Yu, Sun Ae (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
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The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine / v.30, no.4, 2016 , pp. 66-76 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives This study aims to investigate current status of the Korean medicine treatment on the cerebral palsy (CP) via interviewing the doctors who have expertise in CP children. Methods From June 2015 to May 2016, the surveys and in-depth interviews were conducted on the fifteen Korean medicine doctors. Results Based on the surveys and interviews, widely-used treatments were body acupuncture and herbal decoction. Scalp acupuncture, intradermal acupuncture and manipulation were also used frequently. Experts stated Korean medicine could be more effective in younger patients, patients with cognitive or language problem. They also stated that Korean medicine has its advantage on strengthening the body to help grow and develop in CP children. However, the absence of guideline related to Korean medicine treatment in CP children as well as high cost are the problems. Finally, the issues regarding Korean medicine treatment in CP children, based on the in-depth interviews, emerged when western medicine is used simultaneously, when having seizure during treatment. Further research is needed for better understanding. Conclusions This study provided current status of the evidence-based Korean medicine treatment in CP children. However, further studies about the addressed issues are needed.
Keywords
Cerebral palsy; Korean medicine treatment; In-depth interview;
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