Improve treatment effectiveness with combined Eastern and Western medicine

Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital has a capacity of 350 beds, with an average bed utilization rate of about 90%. In recent times, the hospital has focused on training human resources and investing in equipment to perform well the examination and treatment of people. Doctor Hong Van Thao - Director of Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital said: "To improve the quality of treatment, the hospital focuses on developing treatment methods combining traditional medicine with modern medicine and inheriting the treatment experience of good doctors. At the same time, investing in many medical equipment for rehabilitation, physical therapy; testing machine systems; high-pressure oxygen treatment systems, high-pressure electric fields... to gradually modernize the field of traditional medicine".

Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital treats groups of diseases such as musculoskeletal system, circulatory system, nervous system and other groups, of which musculoskeletal system diseases account for over 80%. Patients coming to the hospital are diagnosed with diseases using modern medical methods such as ultrasound, X-ray, testing and treatment with Western medicine, and are prescribed appropriate traditional medicine treatment. For example, chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, etc., the hospital implements a combined treatment regimen such as Western medicine as the basic treatment; supplements, symptomatic treatment according to Oriental medicine; combined with physical exercises, acupuncture, and oriental medicine diet, etc. to restore patients' health and limit side effects.

Patients receiving physical therapy at Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital

Treating knee osteoarthritis at Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital, Ms. Dinh Thi Van, residing in Rach Gia Ward, shared: “I have suffered from knee osteoarthritis for many years, had difficulty walking, and needed someone to support me. After treatment at Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital with many methods of taking Western and Eastern medicine, combined with acupuncture, massage, acupressure... I saw my condition improve, I could walk and do daily activities on my own, had less pain, and slept better at night.”

In recent years, Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital has become a trusted address for patients after a stroke. Because this disease often leaves severe sequelae such as cognitive decline, behavioral changes, language disorders, incontinence, motor paralysis, etc. By combining traditional medicine with modern medicine such as acupuncture, thread implantation, hydroacupuncture, massage, acupressure combined with physical therapy and rehabilitation methods, the hospital has treated and rehabilitated many patients after a stroke, helping them return to normal life soon.

Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh, a resident of Thanh Loc commune, suffered a stroke. After being treated at Kien Giang General Hospital and stabilizing, his family took him to Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital for rehabilitation treatment. “After the stroke, I was paralyzed on the left side of my body, so I went to Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital for further rehabilitation treatment. After more than 10 days of treatment, I was able to walk but with difficulty. After that, I received 4 more inpatient treatments and my health gradually recovered, and I was able to walk and live normally,” said Mr. Tinh.

In addition, Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital has improved the examination and treatment process; arranged more staff for the clinical department to reduce waiting time for medical examination, contributing to the satisfaction of patients and their families. According to the annual survey results, patient satisfaction with inpatient treatment reached 97%, and outpatient treatment reached over 97%.

According to Dr. Hong Van Thao, in the coming time, Kien Giang Traditional Medicine Hospital will continue to research and apply advanced technology to prepare traditional medicine in modern forms; inherit good medicine, highly effective treatment experiences, apply achievements of modern science to prove the value and effectiveness of traditional medicine. Currently, the hospital maintains the production of 3 finished oriental medicine products including massage alcohol, turmeric honey, and high-toxicity medicine to meet the needs of patients in the treatment coordination work.

Article and photos: MI NI

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