Discussion on TCM Theoretical Structure Model for Patient Reported Outcome Scale of ;Recurrent Oral Ulcer

VernacularTitle:中医复发性口腔溃疡患者报告结局指标量表理论架构探讨
Author: Zhaoshuo YANG ; Weiping JI ; Peipei CHEN ; Yan CHEN ; Liaoyu XU ; Yong WANG ; Meiqin SHI
Keywords: recurrent oral ulcer; patient reported outcome; scale
From: Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;24(2):12-14
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss theoretical structure model for the scale of recurrent oral ulcer (ROU) with traditional Chinese medicine characteristics; To lay a theoretical foundation for further developing scale. Methods This study followed international patients reported outcome (PRO) scale development specification, combined TCM theories, including the theory of mouth dominate and five internal organs correlation, uniformed spirit and body, correspondence between human and the universe, seven emotions, constructed theoretical structure of PRO scale of ROU. Results The theoretical structure of PRO scale of ROU included four major areas as physiology, psychology, independence, and society and nature. Conclusion Theoretical model of PRO scale of ROU laies the foundation and provides the oretical guidance for the formulation of PRO scale of the ROU.