“Clearly Define The Culturally Specific Constructs Of Practitioner-Patient Interactions In Traditional Chinese Medicine”
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traditional chinese medicine, embodied health, practitioner–patient interaction, cultural constructionAbstract
The meridian, qi, and yin-yang systems are fundamental to the body's general functioning, and tcm practitioners see illness as a disturbance in this equilibrium. Focussing on quantifiable patterns in patient-provider conversation, trust, and comprehension, this study examines how practitioner-patient interactions impact culturally specific understandings of embodied concepts. A number of factors came into play, such as the practitioner's verbal and nonverbal communication style, the patient's cultural background, and the patient's level of trust and acceptance. Regression modelling and correlation testing were among the statistical methods employed to ascertain the effect of practitioner-patient interactions on patients' subjective assessments of their state of health. Patients' embodied comprehension was substantially impacted by practitioners' communication approaches, as was the use of metaphorical explanations and non-verbal tactics (such as measuring a patient's pulse or performing acupuncture) which were linked to better levels of trust and acceptance. Cultural standards also had a role in shaping the weight given to these connections. Patients who identified as more traditional were more likely to embrace the tenets of embodied tcm. However, when the encounter's context was taken into account, the advantages were diminished, and patients with strong biomedical tendencies showed less embodiment. This research shows that quantitative methods are useful for understanding cultural embodiment in healthcare. Last thoughts more than merely a means of exchanging information, the relationships between tcm practitioners and their patients are cultural creations that influence people's daily lives and help to preserve traditional knowledge. These findings add to the fields of medical anthropology and health communication by demonstrating the persistence of cultural health notions in contemporary clinical practice.
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