Main Features of the Theoretical Paradigm of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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https://doi.org/10.34624/ro.v0i4.40082Keywords:
One health system and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), TCM paradigm, Systemic medicine and TCM, Phenomenology and TCM, Dialectics and TCM, Patient-centred clinical practice and TCM, TCM theoryAbstract
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has shown great potential for improving people's health and well-being and TCM is an important part of the healthcare system worldwide. However, understanding its importance and clinical effectiveness requires a thorough understanding of its theoretical framework. The aim of this article is to briefly present the main characteristics of the TCM paradigm and theoretical system. Firstly, the theoretical system of TCM is characterized in general terms and then the main characteristics of its theoretical paradigm are explained in simple terms. In this context, its systemic (holistic), phenomenological, dialectical and person- and clinic-centered nature is presented. Finally, the importance of TCM in the WHO's One Health System concept and its inclusion in the new efforts to develop a One Health System Workforce are emphasized.
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