Ampomah, Irene G., Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S., Malau-Aduli, Aduli E.O., and Emeto, Theophilus I. (2023) From talk to action: Developing a model to foster effective integration of traditional medicine into the Ghanaian healthcare system. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 21 (5). pp. 423-429.

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Abstract

This research assessed the experience of stakeholders and the efficacy of integrating traditional medicine into the Ghanaian health system using the Ashanti Region as the focal point. Elements of an integrative healthcare delivery model including philosophies/values, structure, process and outcome were used to conduct a quality assessment of the integrated health system in Ghana. Each element clearly showed that Ghana is currently not running a coordinated health practice model, thus making it a tolerant, rather than an inclusive, health system. Therefore, the primary purpose of this research is to discuss the development of a new and appropriately customised model that could enhance the practice of integrated healthcare in Ghana. The model we present has flexibility and far-reaching applicability in other African countries because they share similar socio-cultural and economic characteristics. As such, governments and health practitioners could adapt this model to improve the practice of integrated healthcare in their specific settings. Hospital administrators and health system researchers could also adapt the model to investigate or to monitor the progress and efficacy of integrated healthcare practices within their settings. This might help to understand the relationships between the integration of traditional medicine and health outcomes for a given population.

Item ID:	79141
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2095-4964
Keywords:	Ghana; Healthcare; Health practice; Integrated health; Traditional medicine; Model
Related URLs:	https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/81192/
Copyright Information:	© 2023 Shanghai Changhai Hospital. Published by ELSEVIER B.V. All rights reserved.
Date Deposited:	06 Jul 2023 01:03
FoR Codes:	42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4208 Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine > 420899 Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine not elsewhere classified @ 30% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4206 Public health > 420603 Health promotion @ 30% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4206 Public health > 420602 Health equity @ 40%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200205 Health policy evaluation @ 50% 20 HEALTH > 2003 Provision of health and support services > 200302 Community health care @ 50%
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