Korean Medicine Doctors' Perception and Clinical Utilization of Do-In Exercise Therapy: A Survey Study

Objectives: This survey study aimed to investigate Korean Medicine Doctors’ perception and clinical utilization of Do-In Exercise Therapy, with the goal of promoting its clinical use, supporting future standardization, and exploring potential pathways toward national health insurance coverage.Methods: A self-developed online questionnaire was distributed to Korean Medicine Doctors registered with the Association of Korean Medicine (AKOM). The survey was conducted over eight days and yielded a total of 1,000 responses.Results: The mean perception score for Do-In Exercise Therapy was 3.0 on a five-point Likert scale, and 34% of respondents reported current clinical utilization. The inclusion of Do-In Exercise Therapy in the national health insurance system was identified as the most influential factor for promoting broader utilization. Furthermore, 89.3% expressed willingness to adopt the therapy in the future, provided that evidence-based research and standardized clinical guidelines become available.Conclusions: This study examined the perception and current clinical utilization of Do-In Exercise Therapy among Korean Medicine Doctors. Overall perception of Do-In Exercise Therapy was moderate, while actual utilization in clinical practice remained relatively low. Future development of standardized clinical manuals and potential national insurance coverage may enhance perception and increase clinical integration of Do-In Exercise Therapy.