Medicines (Rx)
Highlights
- Medical Education Collaboration
- In 2021, 90 academic seminars were held, providing education and training to nearly 500 medical and nursing personnel along with collaboration with nearly 5000 medical professionals.
- Public Awareness and Dissemination of Cancer Fatigue Disease
- Making various healthcare education tools such as chemotherapy healthcare education handbooks, Fatigue Scale, and educational videos of health and diseases.
- The First Public Art Display in Taiwan Dedicated to Cancer Awareness
- Donated 11 "Hope Ribbon" figures as part of World Cancer Day 2022.
In line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Charitable Donations
PhytoHealth actively participates in various charitable activities and donations, with a long-standing focus on social issues. In 2021, we donated epidemic prevention products and oral essence drinks to support frontline medical personnel. We sponsored the Soroptimist International of the Americas(Taiwan Region), as well as patient associations at Chi Mei, An Nan, and Changhau Christian hospitals, to care for cancer patients and promote healthcare education. We also supported the HOPE Taiwan Cancer Care Association and maintained a long-term partnership, donating 11 "Hope Ribbon" dolls to the Pingtung Donggang Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area in response to World Cancer Day in 2022, creating Taiwan's first public art with cancer awareness as the theme.
Donations & Charitable Events in 2021
- Sponsor Taiwan’s HOPE foundation, supporting all cancer patients and their families in Taiwan. Actively advocated information related to cancer prevention and treatment.
- Sponsored various Patient Associations, including Chi Mei Hospital, An Nan Hospital, Changhua Christian Hospital, and others, to care for cancer patients and improve healthcare education.
- Sponsored the annual meeting of the Taiwan Society of Cancer Palliative Medicine, which supports comprehensive care, both physically and mentally, of patients and their families.
- Sponsored Taitung branch of Soroptimist International of the Americas(Taiwan Region), care for breast cancer patients and improve disease-related healthcare education.
- Sponsored "Qi+ Liquid Herbal Energy" at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society and the Diabetes Association of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) to help doctors improve their overall stamina during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sponsored The Breast Cancer Education and Prevention Association of R.O.C to impart professional knowledge of breast cancer treatment and care and promote the well-being of breast cancer patients.
- Sponsored the portable dry hand sanitizer to Linkou Changgung Memorial Hospital Endocrinology Departments, providing doctors the ability to conveniently and consistently wash their hands
Disease-related Healthcare Education
PhytoHealth promotes cancer fatigue disease awareness through educational materials, including a fatigue assessment tool and a trilingual animated video for cancer fatigue education. Collaborations with HOPE TV of the Taiwan Cancer Care Association distributed an educational manual on chemotherapy and several educational videos. Additionally, we actively sponsor and collaborate with patient associations, including the HOPE Taiwan Cancer Care Association, the Taiwanese Breast Cancer Education and Prevention Association, and the Taiwan Society of Palliative Medicine, to provide strong support for cancer patients and their families across Taiwan.
Shared Decision-Making (SDM) Form
The Taiwan Society of Palliative Medicine developed the Shared Decision-Making (SDM) Form for cancer-related fatigue, which uses simple cards to help cancer patients better understand the disease, methods for improvement, and the pros and cons of various medications. It provides detailed information on different treatment methods and medications based on the severity of the condition, helping patients and physicians to find the most appropriate treatment approach.
Fatigue Scale
The medical community introduced a "Fatigue Scale" that allows patients to selfassess their cancer-related fatigue score. If the score is less than 4, nonpharmacological treatments such as exercise, regular sleep, nutrition, and cognitiveFor Phytohealth 33 behavioral therapy can be used to improve the condition. When fatigue worsens to moderate or severe levels (a score of 4 or higher), medication can be considered as an additional treatment option.
Daily Record of CRF
The Taiwan Society of Palliative Medicine has introduced a "Fatigue Diary" for cancer patients, providing a tool to understand and assess cancer-related fatigue scores. By involving patients and clinical healthcare personnel, the aim is to improve the quality of cancer treatment and care.
Videos for Health Care Education
We produced multiple cancer-related fatigue educational videos, including interviews with well-respected physicians and animated videos that provide an easy-tounderstand introduction to cancer fatigue, from disease recognition, prevention, and assessment, to coping and treatment.
Medicine-Education Cooperation
PhytoHealth is committed to enhancing clinical care for oncology patients in Taiwan and maintaining a good partnership with healthcare personnel. We continue to collaborate with major medical societies and hospitals to hold academic conferences, clinical education courses, and expert seminars to improve healthcare personnel's assessment and diagnosis of cancer-related fatigue, ensuring that patients receive better care. In 2021, we held a total of 90 academic conferences, provided education and training to nearly 500 healthcare personnel, and promoted academic awareness to over 5000 people.