The conception of theoretical structure of PRO efficacy scale of traditional Chinese medicine in coronary heart disease / 中华中医药杂志

ABSTRACT

By reviewing the research on patient reported outcomes (PRO) and the understanding of the theory of traditional Chinese medicine in coronary heart disease, the author found that the evaluation scale of PRO in coronary heart disease in traditional Chinese medicine should be guided by the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, including the theories of ‘heart-oriented, five internal organs correlation, internal injuries by seven emotions, unity of body and mind, correspondence between human and nature’ and other modern theoretical framework of PRO scale.It was believed that the physical, psychological, independence and social sphere constructed a special PRO efficacy scale of traditional Chinese medicine in coronary heart disease. The field of physiology on the scale was guided by ‘heart-based, five internal organs correlation' theory as the main line, and the scale was divided into various aspects in order to reflect all aspects of uncomfortable self-feeling of patients. Finally, 19 sides such as chest pain, chest tightness, heart palpitations, flank pain, insomnia, soreness and weakness of waist and knees, frequent urination at night, anorexia, weakness, spontaneous perspiration, shortness of breath, individual ability, daily life, positive feelings, negative feelings, personal relations and social support needed, level of social services, social intercourse and economy, healthy and medical care formed the theoretical structure model of the scale,which established the theory foundatio for the further development of PRO scale.