International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.1, 23-30 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/ijccr 23 Review and Progress Open Access Analysis of the Basic Principles and Methods of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Zhuoling Cai Zhuji Dongbaihu Health Center., Zhuji, 311800, China Corresponding email: 2314548193@qq.com International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.1 doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0003 Received: 09 Jan., 2024 Accepted: 16 Feb., 2024 Published: 10 Mar., 2024 Copyright © 2024 Cai, This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Cai Z.L., 2024, Analysis of the basic principles and methods of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, International Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 14(1): 23-30 (doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0003) Abstract Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine is an interdisciplinary field of Chinese and Western medicine, and it is also a work policy of Chinese medical and health industry. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine originated from clinical practice and gradually evolved into an academic system with clear development goals and unique methodology. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine is of great significance in today's medical care, utilizing the advantages of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine to provide more comprehensive and personalized medical services. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes a holistic approach and dialectical treatment, while Western medicine focuses mainly on scientific methods and drug treatment. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine can comprehensively apply these two methods to diagnose and treat diseases more accurately and improve treatment effectiveness. This study aims to explore the basic principles and methods of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, combined with relevant diagnosis and treatment cases, in order to provide direction for the development of integrated Chinese and Western medicine. Keywords Traditional Chinese and Western medicine; Basic principle; Diagnosis and treatment methods; Application area Traditional Chinese medicine is a form of traditional medicine, while Western medicine is a modern medical system developed on the basis of traditional medicine and the advancements in biological sciences in the Western world. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine is the combination of traditional Chinese medicine knowledge and methods with Western medicine knowledge and methods. On the basis of improving clinical efficacy, it clarifies the mechanism and obtains new medical knowledge. The significance and impact of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine are multifaceted. It fully leverages the unique advantages of both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, providing more comprehensive and personalized medical services to patients. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine also plays a crucial role in disease prevention. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the adjustment of constitution and health preservation, using traditional Chinese medicine and lifestyle methods to prevent the occurrence of diseases. On the other hand, Western medicine employs measures such as vaccination and health examinations for disease prevention. Combining the preventive concepts and methods of Chinese and Western medicine can contribute to a more comprehensive protection of people's health (Cao et al., 2022). Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine also has a significant impact on the management and rehabilitation of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases often require long-term management and rehabilitation, and the complementary nature of traditional Chinese medicine's differential diagnosis and treatment and Western medicine's pharmacological treatments can provide a more comprehensive and personalized treatment approach. This helps patients alleviate symptoms, improve their quality of life, and contribute to effective chronic disease management. The promotion and popularization of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine can also foster communication and collaboration between different medical cultures, thereby advancing the development of medical disciplines. Through the sharing of experiences and knowledge, it is possible to enhance the professional competence of healthcare professionals and continuously optimize the treatment methods of integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine (Gu et al., 2022).
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