Awareness of Psychosomatic Medicine in Korea: Results From an Online Survey Conducted With Doctors and the General Public.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to assess and compare psychosomatic medicine (PM) awareness, understanding, and related educational needs in doctors and the general public, and discuss how education for these groups should be provided.

Methods

The Korean Psychosomatic Society conducted an online survey targeting 101 doctors and 100 general public, aged 20-60 years. Sociodemographic data, PM awareness, understanding, PM-related keyword before and after a brief introduction to PM, and educational needs concerning PM were collected.

Results

PM awareness, understanding, and educational needs concerning PM differed significantly between groups. The doctor group reported a significantly higher PM awareness and understanding, and there were significant differences between the gr

SUBMITTER: Kim HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12260601 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature