Attitude of practitioners from siddha system of medicine towards the implementation of personalised patient care management (PPCM) with special reference to siddha health care centers in Chennai

Abstract

Traditional Medicine system has its strong roots towards the existence and wellbeing of the Mankind. This system has been developed based on the experience since the Humankind came to existence in this world. The world has moulded itself to bring out this treasured medical system in a well organised way of utilisation to the needy public. One such traditional medical system is Siddha System of Medicine. It has its origin from Southern part of India with history beyond 3000 years. The Modern era of Information-technology based approach for Personalised Patient Care Management system has taken a phenomenal growth. However, the said technological advancement is yet to be organised and implemented in all sectors of Siddha Health Care centres. This will also facilitate health care professionals for making appropriate decisions in Patient care with the help of the available information and tools. Accordingly, the attitude of the Practitioners is required to be assessed before implementation. This study aims to bring out the attitude of Siddha Practitioners towards impact of Information technology based Personalised Patient Care Management (PPCM) in the Siddha Health care centres in Chennai.