The founding practice and historical experience of the first specialized acupuncture hospital in China.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250612-k0003
- Author:
Ting YANG
1
;
Zilong ZHU
2
;
Rongxian ZHANG
2
;
Weicheng ZHAO
2
;
Hong LIU
3
;
Jianbin ZHANG
2
;
Qing MIAO
4
Author Information
1. Department of Science and Technology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China.
2. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; School of Chengjiang Acupuncture Branch, Jiangsu Institute of TCM Schools Studies.
3. Archives, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.
4. Department of Publicity and United Front Work, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Experimental Hospital;
Chengjiang School of Acupuncture;
construction of specialized acupuncture hospitals;
integration of medical care, education, and research
- MeSH:
China;
History, 20th Century;
Acupuncture Therapy/history*;
Humans;
Acupuncture/education*;
Hospitals, Special/history*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(12):1815-1821
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In June 1958, the first specialized acupuncture hospital, the Affiliated Acupuncture Experimental Hospital of Jiangsu Provincial School of TCM, was established in Nanjing. This hospital was founded under the initiative of Mr. CHENG Dan'an, the founder of the Chengjiang School of Acupuncture. Centered on clinical acupuncture, the hospital also carried out research and teaching, forming an integrated development model of medical care, education, and research. Its development experience, including a clear hospital-running philosophy, orientation toward solving clinical needs, and deep integration of medical care, education, and research, provides important historical references for the construction of modern specialized acupuncture hospitals.
