Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine and artificial intelligence: Novel opportunities in healthcare

Jeremy Y. Ng; Holger Cramer; Myeong Soo Lee; David Moher

doi:10.1016/j.imr.2024.101024

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Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine and artificial intelligence: Novel opportunities in healthcare

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Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine and artificial intelligence: Novel opportunities in healthcare

Jeremy Y. Ng, Holger Cramer, Myeong Soo Lee and David Moher

Integrative medicine research, Vol.13(1), 101024

03/2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2024.101024

PMID: 38384497

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Artificial intelligence

Complementary and integrative medicine

Novel opportunities in healthcare

Traditional medicine

The convergence of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) with artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising frontier in healthcare. TCIM is a patient-centric approach that combines conventional medicine with complementary therapies, emphasizing holistic well-being. AI can revolutionize healthcare through data-driven decision-making and personalized treatment plans. This article explores how AI technologies can complement and enhance TCIM, aligning with the shared objectives of researchers from both fields in improving patient outcomes, enhancing care quality, and promoting holistic wellness. This integration of TCIM and AI introduces exciting opportunities but also noteworthy challenges. AI may augment TCIM by assisting in early disease detection, providing personalized treatment plans, predicting health trends, and enhancing patient engagement. Challenges at the intersection of AI and TCIM include data privacy and security, regulatory complexities, maintaining the human touch in patient-provider relationships, and mitigating bias in AI algorithms. Patients' trust, informed consent, and legal accountability are all essential considerations. Future directions in AI-enhanced TCIM include advanced personalized medicine, understanding the efficacy of herbal remedies, and studying patient-provider interactions. Research on bias mitigation, patient acceptance, and trust in AI-driven TCIM healthcare is crucial. In this article, we outlined that the merging of TCIM and AI holds great promise in enhancing healthcare delivery, personalizing treatment plans, preventive care, and patient engagement. Addressing challenges and fostering collaboration between AI experts, TCIM practitioners, and policymakers, however, is vital to harnessing the full potential of this integration.

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Title: Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine and artificial intelligence: Novel opportunities in healthcare
Creators: Jeremy Y. Ng - Ottawa Hospital
Holger Cramer - University Hospital Tübingen (Tübingen, Germany)
Myeong Soo Lee - Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
David Moher - Ottawa Hospital
Publication Details: Integrative medicine research, Vol.13(1), 101024
Publisher: Elsevier B.V
Identifiers: 991013168706602368
Academic Unit: National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine and artificial intelligence: Novel opportunities in healthcare

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