D. Bhuyan, I. Dissanayake, Kayla Jaye, Dennis Chang
Different modalities of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) are extensively used worldwide including Australia to treat ailments, maintain well-being either alone or in conjunction with conventional medicine. This wide prevalence also emphasizes the necessity for more research, education and regulation of different T&CM modalities to ensure their safety and efficacy. While several reports in the literature highlight different aspects of T&CM including clinical practice, research, education and regulation globally, recent comprehensive reviews on the current status of T&CM in Australia are limited. Therefore, this review was designed to critically analyze the literature on the present status of T&CM modalities including Traditional Chinese Medicine, chiropractic, naturopathy and Ayurveda in Australia and comprehensively summarize the key studies from an Australian perspective. Several key gaps in the evidence-based clinical practice (e.g., lack of patient-focused approach and communication between patients and health professionals), research (e.g., methodological flaws/inconsistencies, limited government funding, collaborative research, facilities, capability, and resources), education (e.g., lack of uniform minimum standard of education and limited courses) and regulation (e.g., self-regulated naturopathy) of T&CM in Australia were identified through this review. Furthermore, studies in the literature underlined that some T&CM modalities including naturopathy and Ayurveda require statutory and updated regulations, formal registration and proper training and education. A patient-focused approach in clinical practice and the generation of evidence through collaborative research (establishment of more practice-based research networks) among universities, T&CM industry and practitioners and more support from the government to conduct research and improve training and education are imperative for effective evidence-based practice of T&CM in Australia.
{"title":"Traditional and complementary medicine in Australia: Clinical practice, research, education, and regulation","authors":"D. Bhuyan, I. Dissanayake, Kayla Jaye, Dennis Chang","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_4_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_4_22","url":null,"abstract":"Different modalities of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) are extensively used worldwide including Australia to treat ailments, maintain well-being either alone or in conjunction with conventional medicine. This wide prevalence also emphasizes the necessity for more research, education and regulation of different T&CM modalities to ensure their safety and efficacy. While several reports in the literature highlight different aspects of T&CM including clinical practice, research, education and regulation globally, recent comprehensive reviews on the current status of T&CM in Australia are limited. Therefore, this review was designed to critically analyze the literature on the present status of T&CM modalities including Traditional Chinese Medicine, chiropractic, naturopathy and Ayurveda in Australia and comprehensively summarize the key studies from an Australian perspective. Several key gaps in the evidence-based clinical practice (e.g., lack of patient-focused approach and communication between patients and health professionals), research (e.g., methodological flaws/inconsistencies, limited government funding, collaborative research, facilities, capability, and resources), education (e.g., lack of uniform minimum standard of education and limited courses) and regulation (e.g., self-regulated naturopathy) of T&CM in Australia were identified through this review. Furthermore, studies in the literature underlined that some T&CM modalities including naturopathy and Ayurveda require statutory and updated regulations, formal registration and proper training and education. A patient-focused approach in clinical practice and the generation of evidence through collaborative research (establishment of more practice-based research networks) among universities, T&CM industry and practitioners and more support from the government to conduct research and improve training and education are imperative for effective evidence-based practice of T&CM in Australia.","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"7 1","pages":"16 - 29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90854403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The New Education Policy 2020 intends to pave way for several transformational reforms in the education system of the country. Ayurveda education regulated by NCISM and implemented through Ayurveda Universities and other affiliating universities of the country have also implement it in phase-wise manner to address the challenges of Access, Equality, Quality, Affordability and Accountability.
{"title":"National Education Policy 2020 and preparedness of Ayurveda Universities","authors":"Abhimanyu Kumar","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_16_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_16_22","url":null,"abstract":"The New Education Policy 2020 intends to pave way for several transformational reforms in the education system of the country. Ayurveda education regulated by NCISM and implemented through Ayurveda Universities and other affiliating universities of the country have also implement it in phase-wise manner to address the challenges of Access, Equality, Quality, Affordability and Accountability.","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"4 1","pages":"9 - 12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79090044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Traditional medicines have become progressively popular worldwide. The world apprehended the significance of Ayurvedic medicine during the COVID era. The surging exports of Ayurvedic herbs are indications of its rising popularity. Although the potency of pharmaceuticals is undeniable, Ayurvedic stakeholders still lag in terms of research quality. Basic requirements for quality research include a predetermined protocol and the dissemination of results as per appropriate reporting guidelines. Medical research studies have been categorized in a hierarchical manner, and every study design has distinct reporting standards. Reporting guidelines are the bare minimum set of details that research articles should constitute. The Equator network provides access to over a hundred reporting guidelines. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), PRISMA-P (for protocol) for systematic reviews of Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs), Meta-analyses Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) for systematic reviews of observational studies, Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT), Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials [SPIRIT (for protocol)] for RCTs, and STROBE for observational studies are a few important guidelines. On the basis of the extent to which the research articles adhere to their respective reporting guidelines, their veracity, transparency, and precision can be evaluated. To establish the credibility of Ayurvedic clinical management, researchers should be encouraged to adhere to it and one's adherence should be carefully reviewed.
{"title":"Need for reporting guidelines in Ayurveda research","authors":"A. Thakar","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_5_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_5_22","url":null,"abstract":"Traditional medicines have become progressively popular worldwide. The world apprehended the significance of Ayurvedic medicine during the COVID era. The surging exports of Ayurvedic herbs are indications of its rising popularity. Although the potency of pharmaceuticals is undeniable, Ayurvedic stakeholders still lag in terms of research quality. Basic requirements for quality research include a predetermined protocol and the dissemination of results as per appropriate reporting guidelines. Medical research studies have been categorized in a hierarchical manner, and every study design has distinct reporting standards. Reporting guidelines are the bare minimum set of details that research articles should constitute. The Equator network provides access to over a hundred reporting guidelines. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), PRISMA-P (for protocol) for systematic reviews of Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs), Meta-analyses Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) for systematic reviews of observational studies, Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT), Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials [SPIRIT (for protocol)] for RCTs, and STROBE for observational studies are a few important guidelines. On the basis of the extent to which the research articles adhere to their respective reporting guidelines, their veracity, transparency, and precision can be evaluated. To establish the credibility of Ayurvedic clinical management, researchers should be encouraged to adhere to it and one's adherence should be carefully reviewed.","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"24 1","pages":"13 - 15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75421973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The pandemic COVID-19 has changed the global perspective and placed the health of humans and society on priority. The health-care systems across the world faced challenges and got engaged in finding solutions. However, individual responsibilities to take care of health by following advisories issued by government authorities were expected to prevent spread and illness. This provokes the thoughts on pivotal role of a person at a microlevel to help and reduce the global burden of diseases and preservation of health. It leads to a healthy society at macrolevel or development of universal health-care management. At this time, it becomes essential to review the concept of health in medical sciences and design a strategic action plan for its preservation at large scale. Ayurveda provides a deep insight into personalized approach toward health termed as “Swastha.” It is needed to understand and elaborate this approach in today's times to provide affordable, easily accessible, and convenient health care. This article describes the concept of health, clinical assessment, and its application to preserve and protect the health of humans, society, and ultimately the planet.
{"title":"Health of the humans, the society, and the planet","authors":"Gopal K. Basisht, Y. Deole","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_14_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_14_22","url":null,"abstract":"The pandemic COVID-19 has changed the global perspective and placed the health of humans and society on priority. The health-care systems across the world faced challenges and got engaged in finding solutions. However, individual responsibilities to take care of health by following advisories issued by government authorities were expected to prevent spread and illness. This provokes the thoughts on pivotal role of a person at a microlevel to help and reduce the global burden of diseases and preservation of health. It leads to a healthy society at macrolevel or development of universal health-care management. At this time, it becomes essential to review the concept of health in medical sciences and design a strategic action plan for its preservation at large scale. Ayurveda provides a deep insight into personalized approach toward health termed as “Swastha.” It is needed to understand and elaborate this approach in today's times to provide affordable, easily accessible, and convenient health care. This article describes the concept of health, clinical assessment, and its application to preserve and protect the health of humans, society, and ultimately the planet.","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"3 1","pages":"55 - 60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78392758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Naik, M. Shubhashree, C. Chandrasekharan, S. Bhat, R. Acharya
Background: Rational use of medicines by following the prescription guidelines is a primary determinant of treatment success. Rationality when using Ayurvedic prescriptions is even more critical, since the prescriptions are often individualized. Nonadherence to the medication guidelines both in clinical practice and research activity hinders the therapeutic efficacy and shows low clinical outcomes. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the Ayurveda drug usage pattern in urban and rural populations. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 400 participants, 200 each from urban and rural areas of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Results: It is observed that most participants followed the doctor's or pharmacist's directions, clarified their doubts about the medicines, and completed the course of treatment as per the doctor's advice. Only 30% of rural and 43.5% of the urban population reported that they follow advice regarding using a vehicle with the medicines. Comparatively, a more proportion of rural participants (11.50%) were always practicing self-medication compared to urban (5%). About 17% of rural and 23.50% of urban participants reported the practice of concurrent medication. Although more than half of the participants in the present study (52.5%) were storing the medicines in air-tight containers, inappropriate storage practices such as keeping the medication on open shelves (19.75%) and the table (4.5%) were also observed. Only 49% of rural and 70% of the urban population reported the practice of checking the expiry date. Inappropriate disposal practices such as throwing and storing unused/expired medicines were observed both in rural and urban regions. Conclusion: Although a fair medication usage pattern and behavior is noticed, both rural and urban communities have imperfections with drug use practices such as self-medication, medicine lending, storage, and disposal practices.
{"title":"Ayurveda drug usage pattern among rural and urban populations: A cross-sectional survey from Bengaluru, Karnataka","authors":"R. Naik, M. Shubhashree, C. Chandrasekharan, S. Bhat, R. Acharya","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_10_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_10_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Rational use of medicines by following the prescription guidelines is a primary determinant of treatment success. Rationality when using Ayurvedic prescriptions is even more critical, since the prescriptions are often individualized. Nonadherence to the medication guidelines both in clinical practice and research activity hinders the therapeutic efficacy and shows low clinical outcomes. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the Ayurveda drug usage pattern in urban and rural populations. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 400 participants, 200 each from urban and rural areas of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Results: It is observed that most participants followed the doctor's or pharmacist's directions, clarified their doubts about the medicines, and completed the course of treatment as per the doctor's advice. Only 30% of rural and 43.5% of the urban population reported that they follow advice regarding using a vehicle with the medicines. Comparatively, a more proportion of rural participants (11.50%) were always practicing self-medication compared to urban (5%). About 17% of rural and 23.50% of urban participants reported the practice of concurrent medication. Although more than half of the participants in the present study (52.5%) were storing the medicines in air-tight containers, inappropriate storage practices such as keeping the medication on open shelves (19.75%) and the table (4.5%) were also observed. Only 49% of rural and 70% of the urban population reported the practice of checking the expiry date. Inappropriate disposal practices such as throwing and storing unused/expired medicines were observed both in rural and urban regions. Conclusion: Although a fair medication usage pattern and behavior is noticed, both rural and urban communities have imperfections with drug use practices such as self-medication, medicine lending, storage, and disposal practices.","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"4 1","pages":"61 - 67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80259515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Grand rounds in Ayurvedic rheumatology: Fine-tuning the clinical precepts and appropriating the interventions for improving the outcome in Ayurvedic rheumatology clinics","authors":"Sanjeev Rastogi, Preeti Pandey","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_3_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_3_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"5 1","pages":"68 - 71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82681473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vaidya Saadhana: Professionalism in health care – Qualities of an ideal physician","authors":"Y. Aswathy, P. Anandaraman","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_25_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_25_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"15 1","pages":"72 - 74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89655407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Initiatives and achievements of the Ministry of Ayush toward its global propagationInitiatives and achievements of the Ministry of Ayush towards its global propagation","authors":"V. Kotecha","doi":"10.4103/ijar.ijar_19_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijar.ijar_19_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"50 1","pages":"4 - 8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81947825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2011-08-01DOI: 10.1177/230949901101900233
V. Jain, A. Rai, S. Misra, K. Singh
1. Mehta KV, Lee HC, Loh JS. Mechanical thromboprophylaxis for patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2010;18:287–9. 2. Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby GP, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008;4:CD005258. 3. Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby GP, Tsolakis IA, et al. Can combined (mechanical and pharmacological) modalities prevent fatal VTE? Int Angiol 2011;30:115–22. 4. Yokote R, Matsubara M, Hirasawa N, Hagio S, Ishii K, Takata C. Is routine chemical thromboprophylaxis after total hip replacement really necessary in a Japanese population? J Bone Joint Surg Br 2011;93:251–6. 5. Woolson ST, Watt JM. Intermittent pneumatic compression to prevent proximal deep venous thrombosis during and after total hip replacement. A prospective, randomized study of compression alone, compression and aspirin, and compression and low-dose warfarin. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1991;73:507–12. did not receive dual (mechanical and chemical) thromboprophylaxis. In a variety of patient groups (including orthopaedics), multimodal prophylaxis can reduce deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism rates more effectively than single modalities.2,3 However, in elective hip replacement, mechanical prophylaxis combined with enoxaparin,4 warfarin,5 or fondaparinux4 showed no significant reduction in deep vein thrombosis rates, compared to mechanical prophylaxis alone.
{"title":"Authors’ reply","authors":"V. Jain, A. Rai, S. Misra, K. Singh","doi":"10.1177/230949901101900233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900233","url":null,"abstract":"1. Mehta KV, Lee HC, Loh JS. Mechanical thromboprophylaxis for patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2010;18:287–9. 2. Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby GP, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008;4:CD005258. 3. Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby GP, Tsolakis IA, et al. Can combined (mechanical and pharmacological) modalities prevent fatal VTE? Int Angiol 2011;30:115–22. 4. Yokote R, Matsubara M, Hirasawa N, Hagio S, Ishii K, Takata C. Is routine chemical thromboprophylaxis after total hip replacement really necessary in a Japanese population? J Bone Joint Surg Br 2011;93:251–6. 5. Woolson ST, Watt JM. Intermittent pneumatic compression to prevent proximal deep venous thrombosis during and after total hip replacement. A prospective, randomized study of compression alone, compression and aspirin, and compression and low-dose warfarin. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1991;73:507–12. did not receive dual (mechanical and chemical) thromboprophylaxis. In a variety of patient groups (including orthopaedics), multimodal prophylaxis can reduce deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism rates more effectively than single modalities.2,3 However, in elective hip replacement, mechanical prophylaxis combined with enoxaparin,4 warfarin,5 or fondaparinux4 showed no significant reduction in deep vein thrombosis rates, compared to mechanical prophylaxis alone.","PeriodicalId":88901,"journal":{"name":"International journal of Ayurveda research","volume":"72 4","pages":"61 - 61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/230949901101900233","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72449215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A 16-year-old boy was detected with acute myeloid leukemia (AML - M0) with bone marrow pathology showing 85% blasts in February 07, 1997. He received two cycles of induction chemotherapy (3+7 protocol) with daunomycin and cytosar, following which he achieved incomplete remission with bone marrow aspirate showing 14% blasts. Subsequently, the patient received two cycles of high-dose cytosine arabinoside Ara-C and achieved remission. However, his disease relapsed on August 29, 1997. Peripheral blood smear showed 6% blast cells and bone marrow showed 40% blast cells. The patient refused further chemotherapy and/or bone marrow transplant and volunteered for Ayurvedic therapy (AYT) advocated by the author from September 09, 1997. Bone marrow studies done after six months of AYT indicated that the disease was in remission. The AYT was continued for five years and stopped. Thereafter, the patient received intermittent maintenance AYT for three months in the next two years. At present, the patient is normal and healthy and has completed 12 years of disease-free survival with AYT.
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