Studying and thinking on clinical research papers published in Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion during the last 30 years

VernacularTitle:《中国针灸》30年来临床研究类论文质量的调查与思考
Author: Zhao LIU ; Shulan QI ; Xiaohong WANG ; Lanping MA ; Lili YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acupuncture; Clinical research; Bibliometrics
From: International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012;34(5):432-435
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective Through summaring all the randomized controlled trials published in Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion during the last 30 years,to investigate clinical researching situation of acupuncture in home and to provide objective and reliable data for other researchers.Methods All clinical research papers published in Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion from 1981-2010 was categorized and scored accordingto the size of sample,methods of grouping,and having or not having international or national diagnostic criteria,and then made a comprehensive analysis and comparison.Results ① RCT articles published in Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion has increased annually.②The methods of grouping has become more and more normative,which indicates that the level of RCT has been elevated.Of them,randmon digital table has been put into use the most frequently.Conclusion The quality of acupuncture clinical research papers are improving continuously,but the descriptions of the process need to be standardized.