An Innovative Education for Medical and Health Care: A Case Study of a Small-Town Pharmacy's Therapeutic Practice

Abstract

The population of the elderly in Taiwan has been growing rapidly. Compared with cities, the healthcare and medical resources in rural areas are still limited, and this condition is still overlooked. Aiming to understand the role a small-town pharmacy plays in the development of therapeutic innovation, this study examined particular effects of medicine on patients and their illnesses in a small town in Kaohsiung. Qualitative research methods as unstructured interviews, coding, and observations were included. The findings of the study showed that both the elderly and the youngest people suffered from muscle aches as well as body aches. Furthermore, the research results revealed that the Heart Transformation Workshop at the target pharmacy enhanced the patients' bodies, and spiritual levels.