A Qualitative Research on the Treatment Experiences of Patients with Serious Injury in Traffic Accidents Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine

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J Korean Med. 2019;40(2):72-88

Publication date (electronic) : 2019 June 30

doi : https://doi.org/10.13048/jkm.19018

Seon Hye Kim ¹

, Hyo Rim Jo ¹

, Sung Min Bong ²

, Won Suk Sung ¹

, Hyun Seok Cho ¹

, Eun Jung Kim ¹^,

¹Dep. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital

²Dep. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Oriental Hospital

Correspondence to: 김은정, 동국대학교 분당한방병원 침구의학과, 경기도 성남시 분당구 불정로 268, 13601, Tel: +82-31-710-3751, Fax: +82-31-710-3780, E-mail: hanijjung@naver.com

Received 2019 March 6; Revised 2019 May 27; Accepted 2019 May 29.

Abstract

Objectives

The purpose of this study is to understand the experience of traffic accident patients with serious injury treated with Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM).

Methods

This study was conducted on the basis of grounded theory. We recruited 10 participants who had been hospitalized in Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital after traffic accident. Raw data was collected by in-depth interview, and analyzed by using constant comparison. The coding(open-axial-selective) was performed in order to create paradigm and theoretical model, which can explain main theme of this study.

Results

Core phenomenon of this study was ‘Experiencing TKM treatment as an alternative’ and core category was ‘Searching for the answer to the management of traffic accident sequela through TKM treatment’

Conclusions

For patients with serious injury, ‘Experiencing TKM treatment as an alternative’ has meaning as the following: First, The absence of accurate radiography and surgical management makes it hard for patients to choose Korean medicine hospital immediately after traffic accident. Second, Effectiveness of TKM treatment should be evaluated in the long term. Third, TKM treatment is superior to Western medicine treatment in managing long-term patients who suffered from serious injury involved in traffic accident. Finally, Cooperative service of the Western medicine and TKM will provide more satisfactory medical care for traffic accident patients.

Keywords: Qualitative Research; Traditional Korean Medicine; Grounded Theory; Traffic Accident

Fig. 1

Paradigm of the experience for traffic accident patients with serious injury treated with Traditional Korean Medicine(TKM)

Fig. 2

Theoretical model of ‘Searching for the answer to the management of traffic accident sequela through Traditional Korean Medicine(TKM) treatment

Table 1

Characteristics of Participants

Acknowledgements

This study was supported by the Association of Korean Medicine (AKOM).

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