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Methods for development of a core outcome set for clinical trials integrating traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine / 中西医结合学报
Journal of Integrative Medicine ; (12): 389-394, 2021.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-888769
ABSTRACT
Clinical trial outcome reporting differs between studies integrating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine, so that some clinical trials are not eligible for inclusion in a systematic review. The excluded studies are therefore less widely disseminated, and even valid studies are less likely to yield impact. This problem may be addressed by developing core outcome sets (COSs) for integrative medicine in specific healthcare areas. The first stage of development is to define the scope of the COS for integrative medicine, the second stage is to establish the need for such a COS, and the third stage is to develop a protocol and register the COS. The final stage involves three

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(i) development of a comprehensive list of outcomes (including efficacy outcomes and safety outcomes and TCM syndromes) using systematic review, qualitative or cross-sectional research, and reviews of package inserts and medical records; (ii) merging and grouping of outcomes within domains; (iii) conducting two rounds of Delphi survey and consensus meetings with a range of stakeholders. The final COS will include a general COS and core TCM syndrome- set. Development of COSs for clinical trials of integrative medicine may help to standardize outcome reporting and reduce publication bias in the future.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Research Design / Cross-Sectional Studies / Delphi Technique / Treatment Outcome / Endpoint Determination / Medicine, Chinese Traditional Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Journal of Integrative Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Research Design / Cross-Sectional Studies / Delphi Technique / Treatment Outcome / Endpoint Determination / Medicine, Chinese Traditional Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Journal of Integrative Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article