Acupuncture Moving Toward Globalization: the Status Quo and Prospects
10.1625/jcam.3.77
- VernacularTitle:国際化する鍼灸：その動向と展望 （１） 欧米における普及と臨床研究の進歩
- Author:
Hitoshi YAMASHITA
;
Hiroshi TSUKAYAMA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture;
globalization;
clinical evaluation;
research methodology;
evidence-based medicine
- From:Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2006;3(3):77-81
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Acupuncture, which was originated and developed in the East Asian countries, has been globalized today. In Japan, acupuncture is more popular than the West, but lagging behind in terms of medical policy, research funding and evidence-based clinical research. Evidence-based approach such as randomized controlled trial has brought new developments in acupuncture research scene. On the other hand, clinical implication of acupuncture “system” seems to have been underestimated in evidence-based clinical research until recently.
