Inter-Provincial Differences in Traditional Chinese Medicine Digitalization from a Policy Perspective:Based on a Three Dimensional Analytical Framework
- VernacularTitle:政策视角下中医药数字化发展的省际差异研究
- Author:
Jiale ZHANG
1
;
Rui ZHAO
;
Xinyan JIN
;
Chenchen WANG
;
Sixian DU
;
Qian FU
Author Information
1. 华中科技大学医药卫生管理学院 湖北 武汉 430030;湖北省人文社科重点研究基地农村健康服务研究中心 湖北 武汉 430030
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traditional Chinese Medicine;
digitalization;
inter-provincial differences
- From:
Chinese Hospital Management
2025;45(11):39-44
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the focus and shortcomings of provincial-level digitalization policies for Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM),and to provide references for improving relevant policies.Methods A three-dimensional analytical framework—comprising"digitalization policy coverage-economic level-TCM development level"was constructed to quantitatively analyze provincial TCM digitalization policy documents issued over the past five years.Results A total of 750 policy items were extracted.Among them,digital applications accounted for the largest proportion(58.13%),while digital governance(26.53%)and digital infrastructure(15.33%)were relatively less emphasized.Two-dimensional analysis revealed that 48.4%of provinces had both low economic levels and low digital policy coverage,while 45.2%had both low TCM development levels and low policy coverage.Multiple linear regression result showed a positive association between digitalization policies coverage and TCM development level,with no significant correlation to economic level.Conclusion Most provincial TCM digitalization policies prioritize application while neglecting governance and infrastructure.There is a need to strengthen talent development and standard system construction,The extent of policy coverage is closely related to the level of TCM development,indicating the need to enhance top-level policy design,Provincial policies vary in focus and can be categorized into three types:industry-driven,technology-driven,and demand-driven.
