[Fidelity in acupuncture-moxibustion clinical research: application and reflection]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2023 Jul 12;43(7):813-7. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221118-k0006.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

As an indicator that measures the degree of implementation of intervention measures during the implementation process, fidelity could be used for monitoring and quality evaluation of the completion degree of intervention measures, and plays an important role in improving the degree of intervention implementation and clarifying the factors that affect intervention implementation. This article aims to introduce the connotation and significance, measurement, control, and current application status of fidelity, as well as the current application status of fidelity in acupuncture-moxibustion clinical research and its inspiration for future research. Meanwhile, based on the existing evaluation tool development methods of fidelity and the characteristics of acupuncture-moxibustion clinical research, a preliminary fidelity evaluation framework is proposed. Introducing fidelity into acupuncture-moxibustion clinical research could improve the implementation quality and compliance of acupuncture-moxibustion in clinical research, increase the credibility and effectiveness of clinical research results, and promote the transformation of acupuncture-moxibustion experience into easily learnable and promotable treatment plans.

保真度是衡量干预措施在实施过程中实施程度的指标,是对干预措施完成程度的监测和质量评价,对于提高干预实施程度及厘清影响干预实施的因素具有重要作用。本文旨在介绍保真度的内涵与意义、测量、控制、应用现状,以及在针灸临床研究应用现状和对今后研究的启示;同时,依据现有保真度评价工具制定方法,结合针灸临床研究特点,初步拟定保真度评价框架。将保真度引入针灸临床研究,将提高临床研究中针灸实施质量和依从性,增加临床研究结果的可信度和有效性,促进将针灸经验转化为易于学习和推广的治疗方案。.

Keywords: acupuncture-moxibustion; clinical research; fidelity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Moxibustion*