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Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (5): 1044-1051.DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2024.05.011

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Development of international guidelines by Tuina practitioners for specific acupoints of paediatrics Tuina (2022 version)

LAN Xiaoxue1, SUN Yanan2, WENG Zhiwen3, WANG Yue4, ZHANG Ying5, LIANG Yuanwen1, GU Sirui6, ZHOU Rong7, CHEN Qianji8, JIA Baolin3, BO Han3, WANG Fangying9, HE Qiang10, ZHANG Jie11, TAN Jiang12, YE Xingzhu11, WANG Xiyou3, YU Changhe13(), CHEN Hong13()   

  1. 1 Department of Tuina and Pain Management, the First Clinical Department, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
    2 Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
    3 Department of Tuina and Pain Management, Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
    4 Department of Encephalopathy, Beijing Huairou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beiing 101400, China
    5 Yungang Community Health Service Center, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation of 731 Hospital, Beijing 100074, China
    6 Department of Pediatrics, China-Japan Friendship Clinical School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
    7 Department of Pediatrics, the Second Clinical Medical College of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100078, China
    8 Shenzhen Luohu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518001, China
    9 Department of Chinese Medicine, Raffles Medical Group, Singapore 188770, Singapore
    10 Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beiing Children's Hospital, Capital Medicine University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing 100045, China
    11 Anzhen Community Health Service Center, Beijing 100011, China
    12 L. Ac. Ancient Healing Center Frederick, MD 21704, USA
    13 Department of Tuina and Pain Management, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
  • Received:2023-06-16 Accepted:2023-11-27 Online:2024-10-15 Published:2024-09-11
  • Contact: YU Changhe, Department of Tuina and Pain Management, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China. yakno2@163.com;CHEN Hong, Department of Tuina and Pain Management, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China. Tuinach@163.com Telephone: +86-18601159559
  • Supported by:
    Grants from Key Research and Development Projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology Funding Support: Standards for Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology(2019YFC1712003);2023 First-class Discipline Construction Project of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: Tuina

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To establish a standardized framework encompassing the precise locations, manipulations, functions and indications of specific acupoints in the field of paediatric Tuina.

METHODS: The development of consensus involved three distinct stages. Initially, a list of paediatric Tuina specific acupoints was compiled based on an extensive literature review, which was subsequently supplemented through expert interviews. In the second stage, the Delphi method was employed to assess the significance of acupoint locations, manipulations, functions, and indications. In situations where the questionnaire survey failed to yield agreement or when the experts held reservations, the nominal group approach was utilized during the expert consensus meeting. The final version of the technical standardized material was ultimately determined during an expert consensus conference. After undergoing external peer review and evaluation, the completed draft was prepared for public dissemination

RESULTS: The comprehensive list identified a total of 66 specific acupoints. The location and manipulation questionnaire consisted of 156 items based on the literature database, while the function and indication questionnaire contained 116 items. Two rounds of Delphi surveys were conducted for the location and manipulation category, and another two rounds of Delphi surveys were conducted for the function and indication category. During the experts consensus meeting The panel of experts conducted in-depth discussions on 61 questions, resulting in the formulation of technical guidelines for the locations, manipulations, functions, and indications of 64 paediatric Tuina acupoints. Subsequently, the research team compiled and edited the draft of the technical guidelines for acupoints of paediatric Tuina, which was finalized after external review and feedback.

CONCLUSION: This study successfully established the recognized technical standards for practitioners of paediatric Tuina, thereby standardizing clinical practices and providing a foundation setting the framework for future research. The guidelines offer theoretical insights and recommendations for conducting clinical studies comparing different acupoint sites, as well as modifying or enhancing treatment regimens.

Key words: Tuina, paediatrics, guideline, acupoint, Child, Delphi technique, international

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LAN Xiaoxue, SUN Yanan, WENG Zhiwen, WANG Yue, ZHANG Ying, LIANG Yuanwen, GU Sirui, ZHOU Rong, CHEN Qianji, JIA Baolin, BO Han, WANG Fangying, HE Qiang, ZHANG Jie, TAN Jiang, YE Xingzhu, WANG Xiyou, YU Changhe, CHEN Hong. Development of international guidelines by Tuina practitioners for specific acupoints of paediatrics Tuina (2022 version)[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2024, 44(5): 1044-1051.