Qualitative research on thematic interviews and factual records of Kampo medicine based on grounded theory / 国际中医中药杂志

ABSTRACT

Through literature search and screening, with qualitative research methods and the guidance of the three-level coding framework of grounded theory, literature about interview and factual records with Kampo medicine as theme was analyzed to explore concern areas and key points of Kampo medicine. The included literature mainly showed the modern development prospect of Kampo medicine from the fields of the revival background, laws and regulations, clinical work, education and teaching, scientific research, Kampo medicine industry, periodicals and books, representatives, symbolic events, organization and communication of Kampo medicine. Among them, half or more of the literature involved specific aspects such as clinical diagnosis and treatment methods of Kampo medicine, international communication, drug dosage forms and marketing, scientific research institutions and clinical research, and university education. At the same time, the specific aspects of events, legislation, organizations, periodicals, books and representatives mentioned in the literature provided important indexes for the comparative study of traditional medicine between China and Japan. In the future, the above fields and aspects can be set as starting points and main framework to further obtain and research relevant interviews and documentary literature, so as to promote the communication and development of traditional medicine at home and abroad.