Research on the Promotion Status of Appropriate Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Primary Medical and Health Institutions in Rizhao

Liu Hanshan; Ding Peng; Jiao Guangjuan; Liu Hanpeng; Yang Hongfen; Sun Zhao; Sun Chengde

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1001-568X.2024.01.0003

Abstract：OBJECIVE Through the investigation,to understand the current status and problems in the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)appropriate techniques in primary medical and health institutions of Rizhao,and discuss the policy sugges-tions for improving the promotion of TCM appropriate techniques in the region.METHODS Using the intentional sampling method,5 Street community health service centers,14 Township health centers,and 36 Village clinics were selected in 4 Districts(Counties)of Rizhao from April to June in 2023,and questionnaires were conducted for the heads of various institutions and patients.RESULTS Rizhao's primary medical and health institutions have achieved positive promotion results in the establishment of traditional Chinese medicine specialties such as"Chinese Medicine Hall",the construction of traditional Chinese medicine talent team,the develop-ment of TCM appropriate techniques and the treatment of diseases with TCM appropriate techniques,and the satisfaction of patients using TCM appropriate techniques.but there are still problems such as the need to increase professional technology and service per-sonnel,the need to improve the medical environment,the number of visits using TCM appropriate techniques is low,the need to strengthen patient acceptance,and the need to increase supporting policies.CONCLUSION The TCM appropriate techniques in pri-mary medical and health institutions of Rizhao has been actively promoted,but it still needs to be further improved,and targeted measures include:increasing the construction of traditional Chinese medicine talents;strengthen the training of all staff in primary medical institutions on Chinese medicine knowledge;increasing policy support such as finance and medicare;increasing the popular-ization of TCM;increasing supervision.