一个新的中医研究范式:从非线性动力学的角度解读中医

Towards a New Research Paradigm:Traditional Chinese Medicine from a Nonlinear Dynamical Perspective

西方对中医的研究多是利用随机控制试验来检验其疗效。通过讨论,认为这类研究有其局限性。同时探讨一种新的研究范式,即非线性动力学理论。认为这一理论能够提供理论依据来设计适合中医特征的临床试验,并可望得出为西方医学界所接受的研究结果。

Attempts were made to scientifically test traditional Chinese medical （TCM） treatments in the West. These have largely consisted of randomized controlled trials [ RCT＇ s）. The aim of this paper is to articulate the dynamical perspective of TCM using a western scientific framework, namely nonlinear dynamic systems theory. We suggest this framework will provide the necessary theoretical tools to design trials that are appropriate to evaluate TCM and provide research results acceptable to the West.