Discussion on the factors influencing the curative effect of Tuina (Chinese massage)
10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20220719-00216
- VernacularTitle:中医推拿临床疗效相关影响因素探究
- Author:
Hejing TANG
1
;
Duoduo LI
;
Fuke ZANG
;
Yanji ZHOU
;
Junming GUO
;
Jingyi MA
;
Yang ZHANG
;
Xiaoming YANG
;
Changhe YU
Author Information
1. 北京中医药大学第一临床医学院,北京 100700
- Keywords:
Tui Na therapy;
Curative effect;
Influencing factors;
Manipulation;
Complexity
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2023;45(9):1065-1069
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Tuina (Chinese massage) is an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a simple and inexpensive technique, and has shown effectiveness for muscle and bone diseases, visceral diseases, gynecological diseases, and common diseases in children. This paper aims to analyze the factors influencing the effects of Tuina. The factors included the aspects of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, patient factors and doctor-patient communication. During the treatment of Tuina, doctors should carry out good doctor-patient communication, properly evaluate and exam patients, and clarify diagnosis, take appropriate Tuina techniques according to the patients' constitution, health condition, and comorbidity. Only in such way, could Tuina achieve effectiveness and safety.