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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
The paradigm transformation of holistic health in the 21st Century: From disease repair to human harmony
Authors
Dr. Lung-Tan Lu
Abstract
Since the 20th century, the biomedical-centered medical paradigm has
simplified health as the absence of disease, focusing medical practice on
disease diagnosis and repair while dismissing human subjectivity and wholeness.
Entering the 21st century, a profound ideological paradigm shift has emerged in
the global health field, with Person-centered Care (PCC) as the core
orientation. Health is redefined as a dynamic balance among physical,
psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions. From the perspectives of
medical history and health thought history, this study employs literature
research and historical analysis to systematically sort out the theoretical
foundation, core dimensions, and practical paths of this paradigm shift. The
research finds that the revival of holistic health concepts, the rise of
integrative medicine, the humanistic return of digital health, and the
centralization of mental health and spiritual care collectively constitute the
four pillars of the shift. Meanwhile, the transformation still faces challenges
such as tensions between science and humanism, inadequate institutional
adaptation, and ethical risks. Through critical reflection, this study proposes
constructive suggestions to promote the implementation of the new paradigm,
providing ideological reference for the reform and development of the global
health system
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Pages:26-37
How to cite this article:
Dr. Lung-Tan Lu "The paradigm transformation of holistic health in the 21st Century: From disease repair to human harmony". International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 26-37
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