Daulay, Pardamean and Hunowu, Momy A. and Irawan, Windra (2022) Digitalisation of Shamanic Practice in Serving Remote Patients. In: The 4th Open Society Conference OSC 2022 Faculty of Law, Social and Political Sciences Universitas Terbuka, 7 Juli 2022, Universitas Terbuka – Zoom meting.
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Abstract
Shamanic belief systems do not want to be out of date. Shamanic practices continue to adapt to technological advances. Through the use of information and communication technology, the shaman can treat patients remotely. This study aims to determine how the use of digital technology in the practice of shamanism. How is the effectiveness of treatment through digital technology in shamanic practice. This qualitative research was conducted in Gorontalo and surrounding areas. Data was collected using observation techniques, in-depth interviews and online data. Data analysis was carried out through 3 stages, namely data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing. The results of the study found that the practice of shamanism is still a solution for social and cultural problems, especially in the aspect of medicine. The adherents of this shamanic system come from all social classes in both rural and urban areas. For the effectiveness of patient care from various regions, the shaman has utilized digital technology. Through the digital technology of shamanic practice, the shaman performs healing services for patients remotely. The use of digital media in the practice of shamanism has increased the number of patients seeking help. Treatment through digital media is proven to be effective in curing mild to acute illnesses, including to cure COVID-19 patients. The patient feels comfortable, not have to travel far to meet the shaman. The conclusion of this study is that the use of digital technology in healing patients is increasingly widespread and its effectiveness is felt by users of shaman services from a distance.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Additional Information (ID): | 22/S0036.pdf |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Digitalization of Shamanism, Distance Medicine, Patients between Regions |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology and Applied Sciences > 610-619 Medical and Medicine Science (Ilmu Kedokteran dan Ilmu Pengobatan) > 615.6 Methods of Administering Medication (Tata Cara dan Metode Pengobatan) |
| Divisions: | Prosiding Seminar > Seminar Nasional FHISIP-UT 2021 |
| Depositing User: | CR Cherrie Rachman |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Aug 2022 09:42 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Oct 2023 04:28 |
| URI: | http://repository.ut.ac.id/id/eprint/9990 |
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