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ArticleChinese journal of integrative medicine2018

Defining Acupuncture-Moxibustion: A Delphi Study Protocol.

Bao-Yan Liu, Xing-Yue Yang, Xiao-Dong Wu, Jia Liu, Yan Liu, Feng-Xia Liang, Wen Jia, Wei-Juan Gang, Yuan-Yuan Tong, Feng Yang and 4 more

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Article in Chinese journal of integrative medicine, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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14 authors.

Bao-Yan LiuChina Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China. baoyanjournal@163.com.
Xing-Yue YangBeijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
Xiao-Dong WuInstitute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Jia LiuInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Yan LiuInstitute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Feng-Xia LiangCollege of Acupuncture and Orthopedics, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China.
Wen JiaCollege of Acupuncture and Orthopedics, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China.
Wei-Juan GangInstitute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Yuan-Yuan TongInstitute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Feng YangInstitute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Hai-Yan LiInstitute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Lei LeiInstitute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Li-Rong JiaInstitute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
Yu-Jie SunResearch Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith the worldwide use and modern development of acupuncture-moxibustion, there is disagreement on its basic definition. There has been an obstacle for clinical practice, research, and legislation. Considering this challenge, the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies proposes to develop the definition and basic scope of acupuncture-moxibustion with a Delphi study.

methodsA reactive Delphi method will be used to ask a group of experts to rate the relevance and clarity of a predesigned initial item list. This list was generated by the steering committee through a literature review and group discussion. Forty experts will be selected from many disciplines and continents to ensure appropriate representation. Predefined rules will be applied to modify the items until a consensus is achieved. After achieving the consensus on all items through the survey round, the steering committee will form the definition and basic scope of acupuncture-moxibustion by organizing a literal statement with a detailed explanation.

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Acupuncture TherapyDelphi TechniqueMoxibustionDecision MakingHumansSurveys and Questionnairesacupuncture-moxibustiondefinitionDelphi methodscopestudy protocol

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