Exploring the methodology and application of clinical pathway in evidence-based Chinese medicine

2011, Volume 5, Issue 2

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Frontiers of Medicine >> 2011, Volume 5, Issue 2 doi: 10.1007/s11684-011-0128-8

Exploring the methodology and application of clinical pathway in evidence-based Chinese medicine

1. Science and Technology Division for Chinese Medicine, Science and Technology Department, State Administration of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100026, China; 2. Department of Clinical Foundation, Preclinical Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China; 3. Center for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China; 4. China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing 100700, China

Available online: 2011-06-05

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Abstract

At present, clinical pathway has become one of the most important health care reform measures in many countries. In this study, the authors introduced basic concepts and explored the application of the clinical pathway of evidence-based Chinese medicine incorporated with the methodology from the concepts of management, evidence-based medicine, operational research and health economics. Such concepts provide examples and experiences, on which the application of clinical pathway in Chinese medicine practice in China can be based.

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evidence-based medicine ; clinical pathway ; methodology ; concept ; technical difficulty

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