[Exploration on establishment and application of soft index survey tools in TCM study]

Full Abstract

This paper discussed the concept, categorizations, methods and basic principles for establishing of soft index survey tools (SIST) in clinical medicinal field, pointed out the relation between the connatural theoretical and practical mode of TCM and the establishment of SIST having TCM characteristics, and elaborated several key points which should be paid attention to in the establishment of SIST. It was pointed out that there was broad space for application of SIST in TCM study.

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Author information

Author/s: Wu, Da-rong (DR); Yang, Xiao-bo (XB); Lai, Shi-long (SL);

Affiliation: Applied Clinical Epidemiology Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of TCM, Guangzhou 510120. darongwu(-atsign-)163.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine / Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he xue hui, Zhongguo Zhong yi yan jiu yuan zhu ban (Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi), published in China. (Language: chi)

Reference: 2006-Apr; vol 26 (issue 4) : pp 293-7

Dates: Created 2006/05/12; Completed 2008/04/07;

PMID: 16688992, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Diagnosis, Differential
Health Status Indicators
Humans
Medicine, Chinese Traditional - methods

Medicine, Chinese Traditional - methods
Quality of Life
Questionnaires
Research Design

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