title: [Application of Delphi method in traditional Chinese medicine clinical research].
abstract: In recent years, Delphi method has been widely applied in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical research. This article analyzed the present application situation of Delphi method in TCM clinical research, and discussed some problems presented in the choice of evaluation method, classification of observation indexes and selection of survey items. On the basis of present application of Delphi method, the author analyzed the method on questionnaire making, selection of experts, evaluation of observation indexes and selection of survey items. Furthermore, the author summarized the steps of application of Delphi method in TCM clinical research.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China.
authors.forename: Ying-fei
authors.initials: YF
authors.lastname: Bi
authors.forename: Jing-yuan
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Mao
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D003697:Delphi Technique; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000379:methods*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires