Consensus-based recommendations for case report in Chinese medicine (CARC) / 中国结合医学杂志
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
;
(12): 73-79, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-229540
ABSTRACT
Case reports are valuable clinical evidence in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). However, the general reporting quality is suboptimal. A working group comprising 20 members was set up to develop systematic recommendations on case report in Chinese medicine (CARC). The working group (CARC group) developed a primary checklist based on reviewing the general reporting quality of case reports in TCM and thorough internal discussion. Two-round consensus process had been carried out among clinical experts, evidence-based medicine methodologists, medical journal editors and clinical practitioners with designated questionnaire embedded with the primary checklist. In total, 118 participants from 17 provinces of China and Korea completed the questionnaires. Their feedback was analyzed and discussed by the CARC group. The checklist was amended accordingly, and the final version, comprising 16-item, is presented here. Under the framework of CARC recommendations, the reporting quality of case reports in TCM can be improved.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Medical Records
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Consensus
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Research Report
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Health Planning Guidelines
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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