Application of Delphi method in traditional Chinese medicine clinical research

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
YF Bi
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Delphi Method

scholarly journals Development and Validation of Liver Depression Type Infertility Quality of Life Scale Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Wang ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Mengpei Zhang ◽  
Zhiheng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Scale Evaluation ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Abstract Background Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) liver depression infertility quality of life scale is developed to provide a scientific and reliable tool for TCM treatment and intervention in the treatment of liver depression patients with infertility, as well as basis and assistance for clinical decision-making.Methods Literature research method: Through the retrieval of Chinese knowledge network (CNKI), Wanfang (WANFANG), Vip (VIP), Springer, PubMed database of existing Chinese life quality scale and infertility dedicated quality of life scale, an entry pool is built with symptoms, emotional state, social function state and satisfaction as dimensions. Using the Delphi method to screen the entries. Screening entries according to the results of expert review, and evaluating the positive degree coefficient, authority degree and coordination coefficient by the experts. Using the clinical questionnaire method to screen the entries further. To form the Chinese medicine liver depression infertility life of quality scale. Scale evaluation: the reliability and validity of the scale were evaluated based on the results of the clinical questionnaire. Results After two rounds of Delphi method, there are 33 entries remained. The clinical questionnaire rescreened entries, formed the traditional Chinese medicine liver depression infertility quality of life scale containing 4 dimensions of symptoms, emotional states, social function states and satisfaction, with total of 29 entries and VAS score scale. Evaluation results: the Kronbach alpha coefficients performed well in total and each aspect. The validity of the scale: the structural efficiency evaluation results are in good agreement with the scale structure envisioned at the time of design. The relationship between the quality of life scale and the standard scale (FertiQoL International2008) showed a high absolute value.Conclusion In this study, the quality of life scale of Chinese medicine liver depression type infertility was developed by literature research, Delphi method and clinical questionnaire, with good reliability and validity of the scale evaluated. It could be used as a tool for efficacy judgment tool or quality of life evaluation in Chinese medicine treatment or intervention for patients with liver depression infertility.

scholarly journals Understanding Patient Values and the Manifestations in Clinical Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine—With Practical Suggestions for Trial Design and Implementation

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Wei Mu ◽  
Hongcai Shang
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Patient Choice ◽  
Rational Beliefs ◽  
Choice Preference ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Individual Participant ◽  
Patient Values

Objective. To define patient values, identify their manifestations in a randomized clinical trial, and investigate the possible implications for clinical research of traditional Chinese medicine.Methods. We categorized patient values manifestations into patient choice, preference, compliance, and patient-reported outcomes and summarized the underlying personal values through purposeful electronic searches for relevant reports. By hypothesizing a set of positive versus negative circumstances occurring in the enrollment, intervention allocation, treatment, and the follow-up stage of a trial, it is possible to discuss the potential implications of patient values manifestation on a trial with traditional Chinese medicine.Results. Patient values and its manifestations are ubiquitous in the process of clinical research with traditional Chinese medicine. These values may provide motivation for participation or engender the internal and external validity of the study.Conclusions. Trialists should attach sufficient importance to the needs and concerns of individual participant. To incorporate patient values into the design and conduct of a clinical study with traditional Chinese medicine, researchers are recommended to adopt participant-friendly design and use patient-reported outcomes, take convenience-for-patients measures, and help foster rational beliefs and behaviors of trial participants.

scholarly journals Comparsion analysis of data mining models applied to clinical research in Traditional Chinese Medicine

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 627-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yufeng Zhao ◽  
Qi Xie ◽  
Liyun He ◽  
Baoyan Liu ◽  
Kun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Clinical Research

scholarly journals Standardization of Syndrome Differentiation Defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine in Operative Breast Cancer: A Modified Delphi Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qianqian Guo ◽  
Qianjun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Syndrome Differentiation ◽  
Response Ratio ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
E Mail

Objective. The aim of this study was to establish the standardization of syndrome differentiation of operative breast cancer treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by the modified Delphi method.Method. A literature search for standardization of syndrome differentiation of operative breast cancer was conducted and eligible articles were identified in indexed databases from 1982 to 2013. We carried out two rounds of investigation between March and October 2013 and organized 20 experts who focused on TCM or integrative medicine in breast cancer research. Experts’ judgments were collectedviaposted questionnaires or e-mail. A final evaluation was carried out after the end of both rounds.Result. The response ratio of the 1st round investigation reached 100%, and two experts were excluded due to the uncompleted questionnaire. The 2nd round investigation was completed by 18 experts in the 1st round panel board. In both rounds, the experts agreed that the stage of breast cancer defined by TCM could be divided into the perioperation period, the perichemotherapy period, the periradiotherapy period, and the consolidation period.Conclusion. We identified the feasibility and reasonability to establish the standardization of syndrome differentiation of operative breast cancer. According to the suggestions from experts in our Delphi study, we preliminarily established the TCM standard of syndrome differentiation based on different treatment stages of operative breast cancer.

scholarly journals New trends for clinical research of traditional Chinese medicine in China

2008 ◽  
Vol 121 (11) ◽  
pp. 1050-1051
Author(s):  
Hong-cai SHANG ◽  
You-ping LI ◽  
Jing CHEN ◽  
Jun-hua ZHANG ◽  
Bo-li ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Clinical Research
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