Research on Evaluation Index System of Scientific and Technological Achievements in Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research

LAI  Honghao, GUO  Jihua, YOU  Liangzhen, WANG  Jiabo, LIU  Cunzhi, LIU  Yue, LIU  Baoli, SUN  Xin, LI  Hui, YANG  Zhongqi, JI  Guang, ZHAO  Linhua, ZHAO  Hui, SHANG  Hongcai, ZENG  Fang, WEI  Xu, ZHANG  Xiaoxiao, GE  Long

doi:10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0487

Zhongguo quanke yixue (Sep 2024)

Research on Evaluation Index System of Scientific and Technological Achievements in Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research

LAI Honghao, GUO Jihua, YOU Liangzhen, WANG Jiabo, LIU Cunzhi, LIU Yue, LIU Baoli, SUN Xin, LI Hui, YANG Zhongqi, JI Guang, ZHAO Linhua, ZHAO Hui, SHANG Hongcai, ZENG Fang, WEI Xu, ZHANG Xiaoxiao, GE Long

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LAI Honghao, GUO Jihua, YOU Liangzhen, WANG Jiabo, LIU Cunzhi, LIU Yue, LIU Baoli, SUN Xin, LI Hui, YANG Zhongqi, JI Guang, ZHAO Linhua, ZHAO Hui, SHANG Hongcai, ZENG Fang, WEI Xu, ZHANG Xiaoxiao, GE Long: 1.Evidence-based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;2.Health Management and Development Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;3.China Association of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China;4.Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Beijing Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China;5.School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;6.School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China;7.Cardiovascular Disease Centre, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing 100091, China;8.Department of Research, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China;9.Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;10.Institute of Chinese Materia Medica China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China;11.Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Industry, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Nanchang 330029, China;12.Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China;13.Institute of Digestive Diseases, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China;14.Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China;15.China Center for Evidence-based Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China;16.Acupuncture & Brain Research Center, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610000, China;17.Academic Development Office, Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing 100102, China;18.Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0487
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 27, no. 27
pp. 3403 – 3410

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Background The effective evaluation of scientific and technological achievements in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is of great significance in promoting the innovative development of TCM. Previous evaluations of scientific and technological achievements in TCM often used a generalized evaluation method, leading to problems such as inappropriate indicators and limited dimensions, which is not conducive to reflecting the multiple values of achievements in a scientific and comprehensive way. Consequently, there is an urgent need to establish categorized and multi-dimensional evaluation index system for the evaluation of scientific and technological achievements in TCM in the new period. Objective To establish a scientific, categorized, reliable and comprehensive evaluation index system that reflects the principles of TCM and highlights its unique advantages aiming at the scientific and technological achievements in TCM, in accordance with the contemporary requirements for scientific and technological evaluation in China. Methods This study began in November 2022 and was completed in May 2023. A preliminary index framework was developed through literature review and focus group discussions. Delphi expert consultation was then conducted over two rounds to determine the evaluation indexes and points. The hierarchical analysis method was used to calculate the weight of each index. Results The final evaluation index system of scientific and technological achievements in TCM clinical research comprised 10 threshold indicators, 4 primary indicators, 17 secondary indicators, and 17 evaluation points. After testing, the positive coefficient of experts in both rounds of Delphi method implementation was 100%, the authority coefficient was 0.94 and 0.93, respectively. The Kendall's W consistency test for each level of indicators yielded two-tailed significance (P<0.05), indicated high levels of expert positivity and authority, strong consistency of expert opinion, and reliable consulting results. Conclusion This study constructs a scientific, reasonable, reliable and easy-to-operate evaluation index system for scientific and technological achievements in TCM clinical research. The indexes cover a wide range with highly differentiated weights and TCM characteristics, which is conducive to highlighting the core strengths while comprehensively considering the multiple value of the results. Additionally, the associated evaluation points, enhancing the operationalization of the index system, may potentially serve as a valuable reference for related evaluation activities.

zhong yi yao biao zhun hua|traditional chinese medicine|evaluation indexes|scientific and technological achievements|categorical evaluation

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