Bridging Traditions and Modernity: Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting in Global Healthcare
Author (s)
Xiaoyin Guan, Lian Seng Lim, Siew Boon Lew, Shi Bin Tey, Hongxia Li, Peng Sun, & Wei Li
Abstract
This study investigates the cross-cultural dissemination of traditional medical practices in the globalized world, focusing on the Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting Method (PGBS), a distinctive practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Originating from Luoyang, China, PGBS has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, gaining recognition in various international healthcare systems. Using a multi-method approach, including in-depth interviews, document analysis, and comparative case studies, this research examines the mechanisms of PGBS’s internationalization. Key aspects explored include cultural adaptation, the role of cultural brokers, institutional collaboration, and the negotiation of medical paradigms. The study reveals that PGBS’s success lies in balancing cultural authenticity with necessary adaptations to fit diverse healthcare systems, such as in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Furthermore, it highlights challenges in the global dissemination of traditional practices, particularly regarding standardization, regulatory approval, and institutional recognition. The findings contribute to cross-cultural healthcare management by offering insights into how traditional knowledge can be integrated into global health systems. This research also provides valuable implications for policymakers, healthcare providers, and scholars interested in the future of traditional medicine in a globalized world.
Key words: Traditional medicine, Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting, Cross-cultural dissemination, Global health systems, Cultural adaptation, Cultural brokers.
| Title: | Bridging Traditions and Modernity: Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting in Global Healthcare |
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| Author: | Xiaoyin Guan, Lian Seng Lim, Siew Boon Lew, Shi Bin Tey, Hongxia Li, Peng Sun, & Wei Li |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Scientific Reports |
| Website: | https://ijsab.com/jsr |
| Publisher | IJSAB International |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1091 |
| Media: | Online |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Acceptance Date: | 15/12/2024 |
| Date of Publication: | 20/12/2024 |
| PDF URL: | https://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/1091.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 1-16 |
| First Page: | 1 |
| Last Page: | 16 |
| Paper Type: | Research paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Guan, X., Lim, L. S., Lew, S. B, Tey, S. B., Li, H., Sun, P. & Li, W. (2024). Bridging Traditions and Modernity: Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting in Global Healthcare, Journal of Scientific Reports, 9(1), 1-16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1091
About Author (s)
Xiaoyin Guan, Institute of International Education, New Era University College, Kajang, Malaysia. & Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital (Shenzhen Pingshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Shenzhen, China.
Lian Seng Lim, Institute of International Education, New Era University College, Kajang, Malaysia.
Siew Boon Lew, Institute of International Education, New Era University College, Kajang, Malaysia.
Shi Bin Tey, Institute of International Education, New Era University College, Kajang, Malaysia.
Hongxia Li, Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital (Shenzhen Pingshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Shenzhen, China.
Peng Sun, School of Management, Jinan University (JNU), Guangzhou, China. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4850-1870
Wei Li (Corresponding author), Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital (Shenzhen Pingshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Shenzhen, China.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1091
