Search JIM Advanced Search

Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2005, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (1): 3-3.doi: 10.3736/jcim20050102

• Expert Forum • Previous Articles     Next Articles

On the methodology for integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine

Zhu-fan Xie   

  1. Institute of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
  • Received:2004-12-02 Online:2005-01-20 Published:2005-01-20
  • Contact: Zhu-fan Xie E-mail:zhufanxie@sina.com

Traditional Chinese medicine and modern Western medicine have their distinctive superiorities, and are mutually complementary in spite of their different systems of theory. The integration of traditional Chinese medicine and modern Western medicine can promote the development of medical science. Over the past 40 years, a number of great achievements have been made in the field of the integration, promoting the development of medicine in China. To sum up in respect of methodology, these achievements are obtained by application of combined analytical and synthetical methods of modern medicine to the research of basic principles, therapeutic methods, prescription and medication of traditional Chinese medicine.

Key words: Methodology, Systems theory, Integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine

CLC Number: 

  • R2-031
[1] [OTHER]. Nahin RL. A new portrait of CAM use in the United States. Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the NIH[EB/OL]. , 2004-10-26.
[2] 常青, 邓平修 . 医学方法概论(第1版)[M]. 广州: 广东科学技术出版社, 1990,( 第1版):241
[3] 祝世讷 . 系统中医学导论(第1版)[M]. 武汉: 湖北科学技术出版社, 1989,( 第1版):244-245
[1] Meng-zhu Zhao, Chen Zhao, Shuang-shuang Tu, Xu-xu Wei, Hong-cai Shang. Evaluating the methodology of studies conducted during the global COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2021, 19(4): 317-326.
[2] Fabiana de Almeida Andrade, Caio Fabio Schlechta Portella. Research methods in complementary and alternative medicine: An integrative review. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2018, 16(1): 6-13.
[3] Hui Luo, Jian-ping Liu, Qing Li. Methodological issues and suggestions for improvement in randomized controlled trials of Chinese herbal medicine for recurrent miscarriage. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2012, 10(6): 604-614.
[4] Jian-xin Chen, Hui-hui Zhao, Wei Wang. Investigative strategy for research on biological basis of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome: feature selection-based data mining methods. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2010, 8(8): 747-749.
[5] Xing Liao, Yan-ming Xie. Application of semi-structured and in-depth interview on optimization of clinical research program in traditional Chinese medicine. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2009, 7(4): 309-314.
[6] Yan-ming Xie, Xing Liao. Quality control and assessment of qualitative interview in health care research. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2008, 6(7): 668-673.
[7] Xing Liao, Yan-ming Xie. Application of consensus methods in making clinical practice guidelines of traditional medicine. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2008, 6(6): 555-560.
[8] Zhao-xiang Bian​, You-ping Li​, David Moher​, Simon Dagenais​, Liang Liu​, Tai-xiang Wu​, Jiang-xia Miao​, Andrew K.L. Kwan, Lisa Song​. Improving the quality of randomized controlled trials in Chinese herbal medicine, Part Ⅱ: Control group design. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2006, 4(2): 130-136.
[9] Zhao-xiang Bian​, You-ping Li​, David Moher​, Simon Dagenais​, Liang Liu​, Tai-xiang Wu​, Jiang-xia Miao​, Andrew K.L. Kwan, Lisa Song​. Improving the quality of randomized controlled trials in Chinese herbal medicine, Part Ⅰ: Clinical trial design and methodology. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2006, 4(2): 120-129.
[10] Jian-ping Liu. Methodological quality assessment of clinical trials in traditional Chinese medicine: The principles of evidence-based medicine. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2006, 4(1): 1-64.
[11] Chuan-yue Niu. On methodology in English translation of traditional Chinese medicine. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2006, 4(1): 101-105.
[12] Jian-yang Xu, Li-wu Liang, De-wen Qiu, Xiao Han. Method for studying traditional Chinese compound prescription. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2005, 3(5): 347-350.
[13] Ping Liu. Strategy for treating liver fibrosis by integration of the disease and its syndromes in traditional Chinese medicine. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2004, 2(6): 407-411.
[14] Lixing Lao. Recommendations for enhancing the quality of traditional Chinese medicine clinical research reporting. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2004, 2(6): 402-406.
[15] Gen-cheng Wu, Xiao-ding Cao. History and causes of acupuncture advancing towards the world. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2003, 1(4): 247-251.
Viewed
Full text


Abstract

Cited

  Shared   
  Discussed   
[1] Wei-xiong Liang. Problems-solving strategies in clinical treatment guideline for traditional Chinese medicine and integrative medicine. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2008, 6(1): 1-4
[2] Zhao-guo Li. Discussion on English translation of commonly used sentences in traditional Chinese medicine: part one. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2008, 6(1): 107-110
[3] Jun Hu, Jian-ping Liu. Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2008, 6(1): 31
[4] Xue-mei Liu, Qi-fu Huang, Yun-ling Zhang, Jin-li Lou, Hong-sheng Liu, Hong Zheng. Effects of Tribulus terrestris L. saponion on apoptosis of cortical neurons induced by hypoxia-reoxygenation in rats. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2008, 6(1): 45-50
[5] . Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals: Writing and editing for biomedical publication (Chinese version, part two). Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2010, 8(11): 1001-1005
[6] Daniel Weber, Janelle M Wheat, Geoffrey M Currie. Inflammation and cancer: Tumor initiation, progression and metastasis,and Chinese botanical medicines. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2010, 8(11): 1006-1013
[7] Hong Liu , Guo-liang Zhang, Li Shen , Zhen Zeng, Bao-luo Zhou, Cheng-hai Liu, Guang Nie . Application and evaluation of a pseudotyped virus assay for screening herbs for anti-H5Nl avian influenza virus. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2010, 8(11): 1036-1040
[8] Zhao-guo Li . A discussion of English translation of 1995 and 1997 Chinese National Standards of Traditional Chinese Medical Terminologies for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2010, 8(11): 1090-1096
[9] Rui Jin, Bing Zhang. A complexity analysis of Chinese herbal property theory: the multiple formations of herbal property (Part 1). Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2012, 10(11): 1198-1205
[10] Hui-min Liu, Xian-bo Wang, Yu-juan Chang, Li-li Gu. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of integrative medicine therapy for treatment of chronic severe hepatitis. Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, 2012, 10(11): 1211-1228