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Zhongguo Zhen Jiu
; 44(3): 327-332, 2024 Mar 12.
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em En, Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38467509
ABSTRACT
As an important supplementary approach to randomized controlled trial, process evaluation(PE) aims to evaluate implementation of complex intervention and contextual factors associated with variation in outcomes, in order to explain the observed results in a comprehensive manner. However, PE has not been well applied in the clinical research of acupuncture. Based on existing literature, this paper summarized the main methodological frameworks of PE, as well as the status-quo of its application in acupuncture research. Meanwhile, it explored the research perspectives and implementation factors that were potentially relevant to PE in parallel with acupuncture trials. In addition, the paper put forward preliminary considerations on key contents corresponding to each step during the development of PE for acupuncture trials, in order to provide useful reference and innovative pathway for future studies that strive for comprehensive evaluation of acupuncture's effect.
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Assunto principal:
Terapia por Acupuntura
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Acupuntura
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Humans
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En
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Zh
Ano de publicação:
2024
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