Traditional Complimentary Medicine

On 11th January 2006, the cabinet has approved the proposal to develop integrated hospital programme. Putrajaya Hospital has been chosen as one of the location for the first phase of the pioneer project. One of the efforts to integrate complementary medicine into the existing public health care system is by implementing this pioneer project. The role of this unit is to provide a complementary traditional treatment, which in addition to allopathic treatment and not as primary treatment. This unit started its operation on 3^rd March 2008 by offering traditional Malay massage and acupuncture treatments for post-stroke and chronic pain patients. On 1^st October 2008, our unit started to offer another new service, which is herbal treatment. The herbal treatment was given to cancer patients as an adjunct to conventional cancer treatment. On 17^th July 2009, the postnatal massage service was provided exclusively for mothers who delivered at Putrajaya Hospital.

·         The postnatal massage service comprises of :

o    Malay postnatal wellness massage (including breast care)

o    Midwifery care

·         The objectives of Malay postnatal wellness massage are to :

o    Relieve muscle cramps/fatigue after labour

o    Create awareness and promote safe practice of traditional postnatal care.

o    Encourage breastfeeding program

·         The aim of breast massage is to improve the flow of breast milk, increase breast milk production, and prevent breast engorgement.

·         At T&CM Unit, the midwifery care practice includes whole body massage, hot compression (bertungku) and body wrapping/binding (bengkung). It is usually carried out 3-7 days after normal delivery.

·         The objectives of midwifery care are:

o    Early detection of postpartum complications

o    To promote safe and good practice of Malay postnatal care

o    To create awareness of the safe usage of herbal during confinement period

·            Mothers who delivered by Caesarean are excluded from this postnatal massage service.

 Acupuncture

·         Acupuncture is performed by inserting sterilised disposable needles, applying heat or electrical stimulation at a precise acupuncture points.

·         This is to encourage body natural healing and to improve body function.

·         The service is for :

o    Chronic pain. For instance, lower back pain, migraine, joint pain, etc. Chronic pain does not apply to chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)

o    Stroke

·            Below conditions are contraindicated for acupuncture treatment :

o   Bleeding and clotting disorder or taking anticoagulant drug

o   Pregnancy

o   Medical emergencies and/or surgical conditions

o   Malignant tumour

·            Acupuncture patients may have side effects such as :

o   Dizzy

o   Pain during insertion or withdrawal of acupuncture needle

o   Local pain after acupuncture needle being withdraw

·            To provide Chinese herbal treatment to cancer patients referred by CONSULTANTS/SPECIALISTS of Ministry of Health’s hospitals.

·            Herbal treatment serves as an adjunct to conventional cancer treatment (i.e. surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy).

·            The herbal treatment is to :

o   Improve patients’ quality of life

o   Strengthen patients’ immune system

o   Reduce the symptoms related to cancer treatment, such as nausea, vomit, loss of appetite, etc.

·            This service focused on 6 most common type of cancer, which are :

o   Breast cancer

o   Lung cancer

o   Cervix cancer

o   Nasopharynx cancer

o   Colorectal cancer

o   Liver cancer

·            The herbal practitioner prescribes the Chinese herbs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. The herbs are in powder sachet form. Just add in hot boiling water and are ready to be consumed. 

Contact

Head of Unit
Cik Wan Najbah Nik Nabil
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Location
TCM Department
Ground Floor, Putrajaya Hospital,
Precinct 7, 62250 Putrajaya