Malay Traditional Therapy (MTT) : A complementary treatment among Malays

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Che Noriah Othman
Maryam Farooqui

Abstract

Research background: Malay Traditional Therapy (MTT) has gained popularity among patients diagnosed with various types of chronic diseases. Objective: This study was to determine the prevalence of use of MTT among Malays for their related diseases and the effectiveness of the treatment in reducing pain. Methodology: Questionnaires, patient's records files and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores were used to obtain data and to evaluate the treatment progress.  Result: Patients visit the centre for various types of chronic diseases and treatments. VAS scores showed positive progress for majority of patients. Summary: MTT was commonly used as a complementary treatment among Malays for various types of chronic diseases to reduce pain and proven to be effective.

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Othman, C. N., & Farooqui, M. (2018). Malay Traditional Therapy (MTT) : A complementary treatment among Malays. Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies, 3(6), 119–126. https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v3i6.244

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