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KMID : 0861120220260010001
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Korean Journal of Oriental Preventive Medicine
2022 Volume.26 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.10
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Development of Korean Medicine Health Promotion Program for Short Stature Children
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Jang Soo-Bin
Lee Jo-Hyun
Park Seo-Kyung
Lee Bo-Ram
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study was to introduce the development process of Korean medicine health promotion program for short stature children that is suitable for applied at public health center.
Methods : The draft of health promotion program was developed through literature search of previous similar programs and advice of several experts. A small conference targeted public health Korean medicine doctors was also held to introduce the developed program and discuss for improvements.
Results : The details of 12-week of Korean medicine health promotion program for children growth are as follows: 4-week of taking herbal medicines (Yukmijihwang-tang or Yukgunja-tang), contactless counseling with Korean medicine doctor, self-care home kit consisting of Sogeonjung-tang tea leaf, Sogeonjung-tang with Cervi Parvum Cornu extract, ear acupressure stick, finger chuna manual, growth diary, and jump rope.
Conclusions : This health promotion program can help to increase the height of children and self-esteem of children with short stature as well as decrease the stress of parents.
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KEYWORD
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idiopathic short stature, short stature, child growth, health promotion, Korean medicine, public health center
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