TCM and WM Collaboration in Chinese Healthcare Organisations

Lihong Zhou*, José Miguel Baptista Nunes

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter describes and discusses the context of this research project. To be more specific, this chapter aims to (1) provide a perspective on the context; and (2) enhance the contextual sensitivity, which is essential to the researchers in order to understand, contextualise, and interpret informants’ responses. To achieve these two aims, this chapter discusses five contextual issues: the development and current situation of TCM, the development and current situation of WM, differences between TCM and WM, the structure of the Chinese healthcare system, and the patient-centred approach in Chinese healthcare organisations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovation, Technology and Knowledge Management
PublisherSpringer
Pages9-18
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameInnovation, Technology and Knowledge Management
ISSN (Print)2197-5698
ISSN (Electronic)2197-5701

Keywords

  • Healthcare Professional
  • Hospital Management
  • Qing Dynasty
  • Socialist Market Economy
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

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