ArticleChinese medicine2020
Evidence-based Chinese Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline for Stroke in Hong Kong.
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- Evidence-based evaluation for stroke guidelines mentioning traditional and complementary medicine rehabilitation.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of Tongxinluo in the treatment of stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review and synthesis of global stroke guidelines on behalf of the World Stroke Organization.International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society · 2023Pooled it
- Early Integration of Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Improves Functional Outcomes in Stroke Patients: A Prospective Pragmatic Study and Nested Case-Control Analysis.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2026Trial
- Effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with abdominal acupuncture on lower limb motor function and balance in post-stroke hemiplegia: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Trial
- Dissecting the molecular landscape of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia using highly efficient snRNA-seq (HIF-snRNA-seq).bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2025Article
- Impact of academic center for evidence-based practice star model on door-to-needle times in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Acupuncture for Post-Stroke Lower Limb Dysfunction: Clinical Efficacy and Neurophysiological Mechanisms.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- Current state of research on acupuncture for the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia: a scoping review.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Article
- Global trends and hotspots in research on acupuncture for stroke: a bibliometric and visualization analysis.European journal of medical research · 2023Article
- Study on the Effect of Self-Made Lifei Dingchuan Decoction Combined with Western Medicine on Cough Variant Asthma.Computational and mathematical methods in medicine · 2022Article
- Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing Clinic in Henan Province.Journal of healthcare engineering · 2022Article
- Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Urinary Retention: A Meta-Analysis.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Review
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundStroke in Chinese Medicine (CM) includes the concepts of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes from Western Medicine and is a common disease in Hong Kong. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) aims to evaluate and demonstrate CM treatment options for stroke, provide guideline for local CM practice, and act as a reference for decision makers on drafting CM related health policies.
methodsBased on the principle of multidisciplinary integration and evidence-based medicine, a steering committee oversaw the CPG development process in accordance with a published protocol. Clinical questions and evidences were identified, appraised, and synthesised through systematic literature reviews, text mining, and two rounds of Delphi surveys with a multidisciplinary panel of experts.
resultsIn this CPG, we defined stroke from the perspectives of both CM and Western Medicine, reported corresponding CM treatment options, and carried out evaluation based on levels of evidence and grade of recommendation. Suggested CM interventions include herbal medicine treatment based on pattern differentiation, acupuncture treatment, and nursing care.
conclusionThe target population is Hong Kong stroke patients with prodrome or sequela stage. This CPG is intended to help standardizing CM clinical practice and enhancing efficiency of clinical service in Hong Kong.
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