Abstract
Objective: The objectives of this study are to propose a reporting standard of Tai Chi intervention in clinical studies, based on the organization and experience of STRICTA and CONSORT and its expansion, in order to improve the reporting quality of Tai Chi intervention in clinical trials to facilitate the clinical decision- making and clinical practice. Methods :We developed the proposed reporting standard by summarizing items from the review, consulting experts, organizing group discussions, standard revision and consensus meeting. At last, the reporting items, explanation and examples were determined by the research team. Results: The proposed reporting standard of Tai Chi intervention in clinical trials includes 7 items and 16 sub- items. The 7 items are as follows: Tai Chi rationale, details of learning and practicing, treatment regimen, other components of treatment, instructor background, requirements, and control or comparator interventions. Conclusion: Consensus are needed to be reached by relevant experts and scholars at home and abroad to improve the proposed reporting standard, and its feasibility should be tested in further clinical trials of Tai Chi intervention.
Translated title of the contribution | Proposed reporting of Tai Chi intervention in clinical trials |
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Original language | Chinese (Simplified) |
Pages (from-to) | 1278-1285 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | World Chinese Medicine |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |