Chinese Medicine Education Research Articles

Management of respiratory disorders in a Chinese medicine teaching clinic in Australia: review of clinical records.

BackgroundPeople seek Chinese medicine (CM) treatments for a variety of respiratory disorders, e.g., asthma and upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). No previous studies have reviewed the data available in medical records from Australian clinics. This study aims to identify the characteristics of patients with respiratory disorders who visited a CM teaching clinic at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.MethodsPrimary data from January 2010 to December 2011 were collected from patient records in a CM teaching clinic at RMIT University. Patient data, including demographics, primary complaint, clinical history, lifestyle, CM treatment, and adverse events, were analyzed with descriptive statistics and the Chi square test using SPSS version 21.0.ResultsFrom 1677 clinical records we identified 261 patients with respiratory disorders. The patients made a total of 842 visits (mean: 3.2 visits/patient; range: 1–34 visits) during the study period. The mean age of the patients was 38.5 ± 17.9 years, and the majority were female (65.5 %). The most common respiratory disorders were URTI (27.8 %), cough (20.8 %), hay fever or allergic rhinitis (18.6 %), sinus congestion (11.2 %), and asthma (7.6 %). Acupuncture was given at almost all visits (97.5 %) and was frequently combined with herbs (64.0 %). Fifteen adverse events were reported, but none were considered severe.ConclusionIn the CM teaching clinic, respiratory conditions were a common presenting complaint of patients, and were safely treated with a combination of acupuncture and herbs.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13020-015-0063-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Exploration and practice of deepening teaching reform on pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine

This paper discussed the different ways on the pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine teaching to cultivate students' autonomous learning ability, promoting independent learning through PBL teaching, enhancing students' ability to think independently and practical operation using heuristic teaching.Survey results showed this student-centered, teacher-led, student-teacher interaction style pharmacology teaching model could improve the quality of teaching of Pharmacology. Key words: Pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine; Teaching methods; Teaching reform

A Knowledge-intensive Serious Game for Education of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Pilot Study

A Knowledge-intensive Serious Game for Education of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Pilot Study

Traditional Chinese medicine education in Canada.

The history of education and legislation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture in Canada is short. The first school of TCM opened its door to the general public in Canada in 1985 and the first legislation of acupuncture was introduced in Alberta, Canada in 1988. Currently, TCM and/or acupuncture have been regulated in five provinces in Canada. The legislation and regulation, as well as education of TCM and acupuncture vary among the five provinces in Canada. Opportunities and challenges facing TCM education exist simultaneously. Strategies are proposed to develop an international standard for TCM education in Canada, and possibly in other English speaking countries as well.

Talking about education and hospital of Korean medicine

Being introduced in Korean peninsula, Chinese medicine, which is called Korean medicine in Korea, has caused great influence in Korean ethnomedicine, culture and living. Korean medicine takes an important part in Korean medical education and medical treatment. This paper introduces the origin of Korean medicine, the current mode and feature of Korean medicine education, as well as the overview and characteristic of Korean Hospital Affiliated Qing Xi University and Korean Hospital Affiliated Daejeon University. The mode of Korean medical education and hospital can offer reference for Chinese medicine education. Key words: Korean medical education; Korean medical hospital; Korean medicine; Sixiang medicine

Application of problem-based learning method in the internal medical teaching of TCM

Objective To explore the effect of problem-based learning method in traditional Chinese internal medicine teaching. Methods 58 students enrolled in the major of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in class C at the Beijing University of Chinese medicine were arranged to receive PBL（test group）or traditional teaching methods（control group）in 2 courses and complete 116 questionnaires. The teaching outcomes were evaluated by questionnaire and individual interviews. Results Compared with controls,students receiving PBL performed significantly better in terms of active classroom atmosphere, broadening their knowledge, and improving teamwork ability（χ2 were 7.16, 4.07, 4.09, P〈0.05）. Conclusion The PBL strategy has the advantage than the traditional teaching methods in traditional Chinese internal medicine teaching. Key words: PBL; Traditional Chinese internal medicine; Teaching methods

Medicine inheritance in Qin and Han dynasties and it’s revelations concerned today’s education of Chinese medicine

Through the following aspects including“choose right man to teach”,“choose right doctor to take medicine”,“medical classics school and classical prescription school”,“first-Class doctor can manage a state”, this article summed up some characteristics of medicine inheritance in Qin and Han dynasties and discussed the inspiration to today’s traditional Chinese Medicine education. Key words: Heritage of Chinese medical skill; TCM education

Chinese medicine education and its challenges in the United States.

Over the past 4 decades Chinese medicine (CM) has come increasingly into the spotlight in the United States as the clinical effectiveness of CM has been not only empirically well-tested over a long period of time but also proven by recent scientific research. It has proven cost effectiveness, safety, and is authorized for natural and holistic approaches. In consideration, CM is one of the underutilized health care professions in the United States with a promising future. However, CM faces many challenges in its education and system, its niche in the health care system as an independent profession, legal and ethical issues. This paper discusses the confronting issues in the United States: present education, standards of CM education with shifting first professional degree level, new delivery systems of CM education. Development of new research models, training of evidence-based practice, and implementation of integrative medicine into CM education also are the key issues in the current CM profession. This paper also discusses opportunities for the CM profession going beyond the current status, especially with a focus on fusion medicine.

The analysis of Chinese official pharmacy talent training and education model in Sui and Tang dynasties

Objective By finding out the Chinese official talent training and model in Sui and Tang dynasties,we can used it in the cultivation of contemporary talents in pharmacy.Methods pharmacy education in CNKI,Sui and Tang history books,Chinese herbal medicine and legal literature were collected and categorized in training organizations,education and evaluation three aspects.Results In the Sui and Tang dynasties,pharmacy institutions included imperial pharmacies,drug possession Bureau and the Department of imperial medicine disciplines.Meanwhile,there were relevant regulations in education,teaching and quality assessment.According to the traditional theory,practice and correlation characteristics,focusing on the connection of clinical practice courses and lessons,the government trained a large number of professional talents in pharmacy.Conclusion In the Sui and Tang dynasties,Chinese material medical attaches great importance to the comprehensive quality of talents cultivation,which is worthy for modern reference. Key words: Traditional Chinese medicine education; Talent training; Sui dynasties; Tang dynasties

论中医全科医学培训中慢性肾脏病的教学模式

教学方法是课堂教学的灵魂，慢性肾脏病是中医全科医学教学的重点和难点之一，其内容多，课时少，专业性强。在课堂教学中采用适宜的教学方法，灵活运用多种方式进行教学，可以激发学生的学习兴趣，提高课堂教学质量。 Teaching method in classroom is the soul. Chronic kidney disease is the focus of one of the difficulties in Chinese medicine and medical education. Its content is huge, with few class hour, and strong professional. Using appropriate means of teaching, with various flexible methods in the class, can stimulate students’ interest in learning, improving teaching quality.

Case-based learning in education of Traditional Chinese Medicine: a systematic review

ObjectiveTo assess the effect of case-based learning (CBL) in the education of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). MethodsThe studies concerning TCM courses designed with CBL were included by searching the databases of EBSCO, Pubmed, Science Citation Index, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chongqing VIP database. The valid data was extracted in accordance with the included criteria. The quality of the studies was assessed with Gemma Flores-Masteo. ResultsA total of 22 articles were retrieved that met the selection criteria: one was of high quality; two were of low quality; the rest were categorized as moderate quality. The majority of the studies demonstrated the better effect produced by CBL, while a few studies showed no difference, compared with the didactic format. All included studies confirmed the favorable effect on learners' attitude, skills and ability. ConclusionCBL showed the desirable results in achieving the goal of learning. Compared to didactic approach, it played a more active role in promoting students' competency. Since the quality of the articles on which the study was based was not so high, the findings still need further research to become substantiated.

Effectiveness and Acceptance of Acupuncture in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: Results of a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial

To investigate the effectiveness of additional acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain participating in an inpatient rehabilitation program. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups (A and B), both receiving a standard rehabilitation program according to German guidelines. Patients in group A additionally underwent acupuncture twice weekly, conducted by two Chinese physicians with education in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). At the beginning and end of the program, as well as at 3 months after, patients completed questionnaires about health-related quality of life (Short-Form 36 Health Survey [SF-36]), sociodemographic and clinical data, attitude towards TCM, pain, and adverse events. Inpatient rehabilitation clinic in Germany. Patients with chronic low back pain participating in an inpatient rehabilitation program. Acceptance of acupuncture, health-related quality of life, and pain/symptoms. One hundred and forty-three patients were analyzed: 74 in group A (intervention) and 69 in group B (controls); 67% were men and 33% were women, with a mean age of 50.7 years. Acceptance of TCM was excellent: 89% of the patients would want TCM to be integrated into standard inpatient rehabilitation, and 83% would even have paid for TCM if necessary. Responses to SF-36 questionnaires showed that group A reported significantly better physical functioning, general health, vitality, and emotional role than group B. Pain outcomes in group A were superior to those in group B. Specifically, pain with sitting/standing, pain upon carrying loads of 10 kg or more, and prickling in hands and feet were significantly diminished. Acupuncture was highly accepted and had positive effects in patients with chronic low back pain. These results show that acupuncture can be an effective, well-tolerated therapy with no major adverse events.

Discussion on clinical practice teaching and clinical faculty development in Chinese medicine education

This article elaborated on professional development objectives of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical teachers and analyzed on the existing teaching ability development foundation of clinical teachers from the trend of clinical practice teaching development.Meanwhile,the article proposed the basic connotation of TCM clinical teachers' teaching ability development based on the construction of the module of clinical teachers' professional ability development and the opening learning environment. Key words: Clinical; Faculty development; Professional competence; Teaching competence

Application of problem based learning in higher education of traditional Chinese medicine

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method which is tutor-guided,student-centered,learning in the procedure of solving problem and solving problem in the procedure of learning.Compared with traditional teaching methods,PBL has advantages in culturing the ability of the students,improving the ability of analyzing and solving problem and combining multiple disciplines and it plays an important role in culturing applicable and innovative talents.Attention should be paid to teacher training,learner supervision,strict selection of curriculum and supplement of extra relevant courses.Furthermore,the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine must be highlighted so as to achieve the best teaching effects. Key words: Problem-based learning; Traditional Chinese medicine; Teaching method

Teachers' pedagogical content knowledge: important channel of upgrading teachers' development in the college of traditional Chinese medicine

Elaboration on the importance of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in promoting the teachers' professional development was conducted based on the concept of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) and from the aspects of the external environment,promotion of teachers' independent development as well as changes in teaching philosophy and the teachers' development value.Corresponding measures were proposed according to the reality of higher education of Chinese medicine. Key words: College of traditional Chinese medicine; Pedagogical content knowledge; Teacher development

Traditional Chinese medicine: theoretical background and its use in China

This paper aims to define the concept of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine has its own unique system of knowledge, which fundamentally defines all of its therapeutic procedures (acupuncture, manual therapy, and Chinese herbal medicine). The authors offer a detailed description of the theoretical basics of Chinese medicine: classification of the normal and pathological processes of the human body based on functional models and a high degree of therapeutic individualization. The authors describe the current practice of Chinese medicine based on the Chinese model, without which modern Chinese medicine cannot exist. This concept pervades the education, clinical practice and research of Chinese medicine. If we hope to adequately satisfy scientific inquiry about Chinese medicine, we must first define its theoretical background and get acquainted with its scope of usage in modern China. The clarification of these basic issues will be beneficial to scientific research and legislative procedures.

Emphasis on teaching team building practice in an experimental teaching demonstration enter

Shanghai University of TCM was the first Chinese medicine university that established field-grade experimental teaching center in China.And both of the Chinese medicine and Chinese herbs experimental teaching centers became national experimental teaching demonstration centers.There is general improvement in laboratories conditions,so the experimental teaching team building is the critical factor of improving experimental teaching quality.The experimental teaching team of Shanghai University of TCM consists of excellent teachers as its backbone,and lecturers and technicians from fields in traditional Chinese medicine Chinese herbs and clinical practices.The team members cooperate with each other by setting up experimental teaching research groups to improve teaching quality,which plays an important role in building experimental teaching demonstration center. Key words: Experimental-educating team; Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ; Experimental center

The Application of Virtual Simulation Technology in Chinese Herbal Medicine Teaching

Virtual simulation technology plays an important role in educational engineering. The limitation of enough Chinese herbal medicines and instrument obscured the better understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this paper, the concept of virtual simulation technology and its application was outlined in the teaching of TCM theory and experiments. The superiority and insufficiency of this technology was also approached. The basic idea on building a virtual teaching and simulation platform for TCM was discussed, which may provide referred methods in the innovation of Chinese medicine teaching.

Instilling traditional medical ethics into traditional Chinese medicine education of medicine institutions

The ethics of Traditional Chinese Medicine are an important component of Chinese excellent traditional culture,which reflect the interests and expectations of working people.Because it justice but depreciating benefit',it has become the code of conduct for doctors to regulate,restrain,and spur themselves for thousands of years.Under the impacts of market economy,the traditional ethics is hard for young medical students to avoid money worship and other unhealthy thoughts.Therefore,it is essential to instill the merits of traditional medical ethits into the education of Traditional Chinese Medicine in western institutions.in older to lay a good foundation for the country to cultivate medical talents with excellent medical skills and gracious medical ethics.It Can be convinced that if the ethics of traditional Chinese medicine of long standing integrated with modem think well,it will recreate the enormous times value to the traditional ethics. Key words: Traditional Chinese medicine; Traditional medical ethics; Medicine education

Current situation of the university education and examination system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Taiwan

The TCM education is most crucial to the heritage and development of TCM. During the republican period of China there were many TCM colleges set up in succession to train doctors of TCM in some places throughout the country, but none in Taiwan. In 1951, Mr. ZHENG Pin-cong advocated establishing the private "Southeast College of TCM"; this eventuated in 1958 and it then changed the name to "Chinese College of TCM". Thereafter, the college and the compilation of textbooks as well as decisions on the courses developed continuously. The research work of TCM and the postgraduate education were also gradually carried out. In 1998, Chang Gung University established the department of TCM. With the development of TCM education, the licensing examination of Traditional Chinese physicians was gradually standardized.