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KMID : 0608520100160020043
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Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
2010 Volume.16 No. 2 p.43 ~ p.55
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Changing Definitions of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Related Research Analysis in Korea
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Lee Tae-Hyung
Maeng Woong-Jae
Kim Nam-Il
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Abstract
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Objective : There is a growing interest on Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM). But the term ‘CAM’ often causes confusion, for the perception of CAM is determined by how the relationship between CAM and Conventional Medicine is established.
Methods : In this paper, we researched the concept of CAM through the change in the terminology and definition of CAM throughout history. Furthermore, we also analyzed related papers in Korea.
Results : International studies show that the relationship between Conventional Medicine and CAM has become more cooperative. Meanwhile, in Korea, Korean Medicine is categorized as a type of Conventional Medicine, not CAM.
Conclusion : Though Korean Medicine is included in Conventional Medicine in Korea, the research methodology is still restricted in ways of bio-medical science. Further study on the original research method of Korean Medicine is needed.
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KEYWORD
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complementary medicine, alternative medicine, conventional medicine, CAM, definition, Korean Medicine
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