Evidence-Focused TCM: A Practical Research Module
What will you learn
- Critically read and appraise peer-reviewed papers, extracting clinically relevant findings with confidence.
- Draft a realistic blueprint for your own small-scale TCM study, from research question through publication strategy.
- Explain why rigorous research matters for patient outcomes and for productive dialogue with biomedical colleagues.
- Search PubMed, Cochrane and specialist databases efficiently, filtering high-quality evidence for everyday questions.
- Compare key study designs and interpret core medical statistics commonly used in TCM literature.
Course Overview
Modern integrative practice demands evidence that speaks to both Eastern tradition and Western scrutiny. Learn how to locate, interpret and generate that evidence.
What You’ll Master
- The purpose and impact of TCM research
- Study methodology, from lab bench to clinic
- Medical statistics made accessible
- Literature-search tactics that save time
- Blueprinting your own study for publication
Who Should Enrol
Acupuncturists, herbalists, physicians, nurses and allied professionals who use (or refer to) Chinese medicine and want solid evidence at their fingertips. Beginners welcome; seasoned practitioners will refine and update their skills.
Immediate Take-Away
Complete the course confident in reading and critiquing studies, conversing fluently with biomedical peers, and outlining a research project tailored to your clinic.
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