Expert Consensus on the Medicinal Resources and Clinical Application of Tibetan Medicine “Dida”Based on Delphi Method / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE：To provid e reference for the medicinal resources and clinical application of Tibetan medicine “Dida”. METHODS：Delphi method was adopted. By reviewing literatures ，confirming consultation scope ，inviting experts engaged in clinical，scientific research ，teaching and production of Tibetan medicine. Two methods ，online inquiry and on-site questionnaire ， were used for expert consultation to evaluate the differences and problems existing in the utilization of “Dida”medicinal resources until a consensus was reached ，consensus on the medicinal resources and clinical application of Tibetan medicine “Dida”was determined finally. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS ：A total of 33 experts participated in the two rounds of consultation. According to the results of literature research ，the first round set up 16 inquiry indicators ；and then according to expert opinions to modify the index system ，the second round set up 18 inquiry indicators. After two rounds of inquiry ，a consensus was finally reached on 16 items on the original name ，quality standards and clinical application of Tibetan medicine “Dida”，and 2 items related to the characteristics and compatibilities of “Dida”had not reach common views. The consensuses of 16 items mainly cover the original name of “Dida”and the evolution of geographic information ，the rational selection of “Dida”medicinal materials ，the effectiveness and safety of clinical use of “Dida”.