Traditional Chinese Medicine and heart disease: What does Western medicine and nursing science know about it?

Davidson, P; Hancock, K; Leung, D; Ang, E; Chang, E; Thompson, DR; Daly, J

Traditional Chinese Medicine and heart disease: What does Western medicine and nursing science know about it?

Davidson, P

Hancock, K Leung, D Ang, E Chang, E Thompson, DR Daly, J

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Citation:: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2003, 2 (3), pp. 171 - 181
Issue Date:: 2003-09-01

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dc.contributor.author	Davidson, P https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Hancock, K	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Leung, D	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ang, E	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Chang, E	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Thompson, DR	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Daly, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8017-2974	en_US
dc.date.issued	2003-09-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2003, 2 (3), pp. 171 - 181	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1474-5151	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/9642
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is growing rapidly beyond China. This interest is driven by a combination of factors including recognition of potential benefits of TCM; dissatisfaction with the traditional Western medical model; an increasing commitment to holistic care and increasing evidence for the interaction of psychological factors and outcomes of disease and treatment and health consumer demand. AIMS: This review article was prompted by the need to understand and interpret the increasing trend towards the use of TCM in heart disease. In particular, this article defines and describes TCM, and analyses implications and challenges for Western health care delivery models. LITERATURE SEARCH: This article provides a review of accessible evidence, to English speaking health care professionals. The CINAHL, MEDLINE, HealthSTAR, Academic ASAP and Cochrane databases were searched, identifying literature published from 1982. Search engines on the Internet were also used. Examples of keywords used were 'Traditional Chinese Medicine' and 'heart'. CONCLUSION: Difficulties in accessing information regarding TCM have implications for health education in coronary heart disease and patient safety. The rapid uptake of TCM in both Western and Chinese societies mandates an understanding of the principles and potential interactions when TCM is complemented with Western medical treatment for heart disease. Development of this knowledge and understanding is essential in order to provide safe and effective health care to patients who use combination therapies. © 2003 European Society of Cardiology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/S1474-5151(03)00057-4	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Heart Diseases	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Drugs, Chinese Herbal	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Treatment Outcome	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Acupuncture Therapy	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Holistic Health	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Medicine, Chinese Traditional	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Breathing Exercises	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Evidence-Based Medicine	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nursing Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Safety	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Knowledge	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Western World	en_US
dc.title	Traditional Chinese Medicine and heart disease: What does Western medicine and nursing science know about it?	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
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utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
utslib.for	1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - WHO CC
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is growing rapidly beyond China. This interest is driven by a combination of factors including recognition of potential benefits of TCM; dissatisfaction with the traditional Western medical model; an increasing commitment to holistic care and increasing evidence for the interaction of psychological factors and outcomes of disease and treatment and health consumer demand. AIMS: This review article was prompted by the need to understand and interpret the increasing trend towards the use of TCM in heart disease. In particular, this article defines and describes TCM, and analyses implications and challenges for Western health care delivery models. LITERATURE SEARCH: This article provides a review of accessible evidence, to English speaking health care professionals. The CINAHL, MEDLINE, HealthSTAR, Academic ASAP and Cochrane databases were searched, identifying literature published from 1982. Search engines on the Internet were also used. Examples of keywords used were 'Traditional Chinese Medicine' and 'heart'. CONCLUSION: Difficulties in accessing information regarding TCM have implications for health education in coronary heart disease and patient safety. The rapid uptake of TCM in both Western and Chinese societies mandates an understanding of the principles and potential interactions when TCM is complemented with Western medical treatment for heart disease. Development of this knowledge and understanding is essential in order to provide safe and effective health care to patients who use combination therapies. © 2003 European Society of Cardiology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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