Korean Journal of Acupuncture

Society for Meridian and Acupoint (경락경혈학회)
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Study for Clinicians' Perception on the Acupuncture Research and Ways to Symbiosis between Basic Research and Clinical Practice

침 연구에 대한 한의사의 인식과 연구방향에 대한 조사

  • Kim, Song-Yi (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Chae, Youn-Byoung (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Hyang-Sook (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Ko, Yu-Mi (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Hye-Jung (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Park, Hi-Joon (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung-Hee University)
  • 김송이 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구경락과학연구센터) ;
  • 채윤병 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구경락과학연구센터) ;
  • 이향숙 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구경락과학연구센터) ;
  • 고유미 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구경락과학연구센터) ;
  • 이혜정 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구경락과학연구센터) ;
  • 박히준 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구경락과학연구센터)
  • Received : 2012.04.30
  • Accepted : 2012.05.22
  • Published : 2012.06.27
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Abstract

Objectives : From mechanism studies using animal models to high-level evidence based research such as randomized controlled trials or systematic reviews, various acupuncture studies have been performed. Nevertheless, the current research appears insufficient to satisfy clinicians' needs. We aimed at investigating clinicians' perception on the translational research and suggesting ways of symbiosis between basic research and clinical practice. Methods : Data were collected using a web-based questionnaire made available to Korean medicine doctors who were informed through social networking service or e-mail. The survey participants indicated their awareness of acupuncture research and their thoughts on the applicability of research in practice. Results : Forty-seven clinicians completed the survey. While most respondents agreed that acupuncture research is very important, only 40% of them answered that the results of acupuncture research are useful to their own practice. In more than half of those who responded to the survey, the current acupuncture research is not viewed as reflecting clinical practice very much. Respondents agreed that acupuncture research should be based on clinical practice, and they recognized the need to collect valid clinical data from real-world practice. Also, as many as 77% of clinicians had no scruple to participate in research programs. Conclusions : There is no doubt among practitioners that acupuncture research is necessary. More importantly, practice-based research remains essential in order to feed-back research outcomes to clinical practice. Communications and academic exchanges between clinicians and researchers can mutually benefit research and practice with better information, resulting in symbiosis.

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