What is the role of Chinese medical theory in modern scientific research

摘要

经典中医诊断, 例如根据中医的海德堡模型进行诊断, 研究结果很大程度依赖于经典的诊断标准。 未来中医的研究质量会受到很多因素的影响, 如将经典的中医诊断作为纳入标准; 用客观指标作为衡量研究结果的标准; 采用双盲对照研究。 因此, 有必要对传统中医学诊断和功能性标准可测参数达成一致, 同时也需要对其功能性术语及基本理论达成共识。 本文指出经典中医学理论对现代研究具有重要指导意义, 在现代研究中应正确理解并恰当应用。

Abstract

Defining the classical Chinese diagnosis such as by the Heidelberg model of TCM has shown that outcome of studies is largely dependent on classical diagnostic criteria. The quality of future studies in TCM will largely depend on a variety of factors, such as (1) the classical Chinese diagnosis as an inclusion criterion, (2) objectively measurable parameters as the main criterion of outcome, (3) double blinding of controls. A common understanding of the diagnosis and functional criteria of TCM is therefore necessary, as well as a common understanding of the functional terminology and rationally accessible theory. This underlines the necessity of classical Chinese medical theory for modern scientific research, its proper definition and application in studies.