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TL;DR
This cross-sectional survey of 602 Korean Medicine doctors in Korea found that while over 80% considered home healthcare services essential, only about 20% were well aware of the service, and 63.8% expressed willingness to participate.
Journal of Pharmacopuncture · 4 authors, 3 centres
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This cross-sectional survey of 602 Korean Medicine doctors in Korea found that while over 80% considered home healthcare services essential, only about 20% were well aware of the service, and 63.8% expressed willingness to participate.
The study aimed to assess the awareness and perceptions of Korean Medicine (KM) doctors regarding a government-promoted home healthcare service for elderly and vulnerable populations. A questionnaire was sent via email to all KM doctors through the Association of Korean Medicine, resulting in 602 responses. Key findings indicated low awareness, with 55% of doctors unaware of the service. Stroke was the most frequently selected condition appropriate for home visits (1,111 points). The most common preferred visit frequency was once a week for 6-12 months. While 84.1% of doctors viewed the project as necessary, only 63.8% were willing to participate, with sufficient medical fees cited as a key support need. Limitations include the survey's focus only on KM doctors' perceptions and the use of multiple-choice questions without exploring the basis for judgments. The implications suggest a need to raise awareness among KM doctors and increase healthcare budgets to support community-based care.