Key Techniques and Methodological Considerations for Formation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Classification Standards
10.13422/j.cnki.syfjx.20250396
- VernacularTitle:中医证候分类标准形成的关键技术及方法学思考
- Author:
Guozhen ZHAO
1
;
Xingyu ZONG
1
;
Xueyao ZHAO
1
;
Huizhen LI
1
;
Feng ZHOU
2
;
Xuanling ZENG
2
;
Jiahao LIN
1
;
Ning LIANG
1
;
Haili ZHANG
1
;
Qianzi CHE
1
;
Bin LIU
1
;
Nannan SHI
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine，China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences，Beijing 100700， China
2. School of Clinical Medicine，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine，Beijing 100029，China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
syndrome classification;
standard;
literature research;
real-world research;
qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae
2024;30(24):257-261
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The classification of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） syndromes is one of the core technical elements in the industry standard of Specification of Diagnosis and Therapeutic Effect Evaluation of Diseases and Syndromes in TCM. In the past，when clinical standards for TCM were formulated，the determination of TCM syndrome classification relied heavily on textbooks and expert experience，lacking systematic research. This approach thus failed to reflect the advancement and scientificity of the standards，thereby affecting their implementation and application. This article reviewed the presentation forms and technical methods of TCM syndrome classification，including the two-tier syndrome classification model with primary and secondary symptoms，as well as the application of modern literature research，ancient literature research，Delphi method，in-depth expert interviews，consensus conferences，and real-world research. When syndrome classification standards are developed，it is necessary to build upon modern literature research，adopt a mixed approach combining qualitative research and quantitative analysis results，and reach expert consensus through consensus conferences. Through systematic research，the scientificity，applicability，and coordination of TCM syndrome classification standards can be enhanced，providing guidance for the standardization of TCM.
