Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze research trends on Eastern-Western integrative medicine in Korea.Methods We searched the studies on Eastern-Western integrative medicine in 5 Korean web database (NDSL, KoreanTK, KISS, OASIS, DBPIA).66 research papers we founded.Results 13 papers were published at 2010.The studies on Eastern-Western integrative medicine were mainly published in the Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine.24 papers were case report, include 7 studies on neurology, 4 studies on each oncology and dermatology, 2 studies on each gastroenterology and ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology, 1 study on each obstetrics and gynecology and endocrinology and nephrology.In 24 case reports, 7 kinds of Eastern medicine treatment method and 4 kinds of Western medicine treatment method were existed.In case reports, medication (100%), herbal medicine, acupuncture (95.8%), moxibustion (58.3%), cupping, infusion solution (25%), pharmacopuncture (20.8%), physical therapy (12.5%), laser, injection, rehabilitation (8.3%) were used.Conclusions In this study, we analyzed the trends of Eastern-Western integrative medicine in korea from 2010 to 2017.There were various studies about Eastern-Western integrative medicine.In case reports, Eastern-Western integrative medicine tend to concentrated on treatment not diagnosis.Not only treatment but also diagnosis is needed in Eastern-Western integrative medicine studies.(J Korean Med Rehabil 2018;28(1):53-60)
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