Clinical research on acupuncture — Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research

Claudia M. Witt

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Clinical research on acupuncture — Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research

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- Clinical research on acupuncture — Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research
- Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine Vol. 17, Issue 3, Pages: 166-172(2011)
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  Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité University Medical Center,Berlin,Germany
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Witt, C.M. Clinical research on acupuncture — Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research., Chin. J. Integr. Med. 17, 166–172 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-011-0662-x

Claudia M. Witt. Clinical research on acupuncture — Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research. [J]. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine 17(3):166-172(2011)
Witt, C.M. Clinical research on acupuncture — Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research., Chin. J. Integr. Med. 17, 166–172 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-011-0662-x DOI：

Claudia M. Witt. Clinical research on acupuncture — Concepts and guidance on efficacy and effectiveness research. [J]. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine 17(3):166-172(2011) DOI： 10.1007/s11655-011-0662-x.

摘要

Over the last few years a number of large acupuncture trials have been carried out in western countries. carried out in western countries. The following article draws on the experience from these recent large-scale trials on acupuncture to outline the way randomized trials could be used to answer questions on efficacy

effectiveness and efficiency. could be used to answer questions on efficacy

effectiveness and efficiency. It will provide guidance

firstly on the underlying concepts of both efficacy and effectiveness and secondly on designing both types of trials. and secondly on designing both types of trials. In addition

the controversy over specific and non-specific effects of acupuncture

emerging from the results of the above-mentioned trials

will be highlighted. above-mentioned trials

will be highlighted. Suggestions for future clinical research on acupuncture include: greater reflection on the complex approach of Chinese medicine

and transparent and detailed reporting according to CONSORT and STRICTA guidelines. guidelines. The current data on acupuncture point-specific effects do indeed have relevance

however for valid decision-making on acupuncture

further clinical trials on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness are required to provide realistic benefit estimates for future health care. provide realistic benefit estimates for future health care.

Abstract

effectiveness and efficiency. could be used to answer questions on efficacy

effectiveness and efficiency. It will provide guidance

firstly on the underlying concepts of both efficacy and effectiveness and secondly on designing both types of trials. and secondly on designing both types of trials. In addition

the controversy over specific and non-specific effects of acupuncture

emerging from the results of the above-mentioned trials

will be highlighted. above-mentioned trials

will be highlighted. Suggestions for future clinical research on acupuncture include: greater reflection on the complex approach of Chinese medicine

and transparent and detailed reporting according to CONSORT and STRICTA guidelines. guidelines. The current data on acupuncture point-specific effects do indeed have relevance

however for valid decision-making on acupuncture

further clinical trials on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness are required to provide realistic benefit estimates for future health care. provide realistic benefit estimates for future health care.

关键词

acupunctureefficacyeffectivenessrandomized controlled trialrandomized pragmatic trial

Keywords

acupunctureefficacyeffectivenessrandomized controlled trialrandomized pragmatic trial

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