A review and reflection on the consensus develpment of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment for gastrointestinal disorder——A case study of ulcerative colitis
The establishment of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)diagnosis and treatment consensus is crucial as it provides standardized guidance for clinicians,facilitates the enhancement of clinical efficacy,and con-tributes to the standardization and internationalization of TCM.This paper systematically reviewed the three pub-lished versions of TCM diagnosis and treatment consensus for digestive system diseases.Drawing from my own experience,using ulcerative colitis as an example,suggestions are proposed regarding disease nomenclature,diag-nosis,pathogenesis,treatment goals and principles,therapeutic approaches,integration of disease and syndrome differentiation,efficacy evaluation,prognosis adjustment,and evidence-based utilization.These recommendations offer valuable insights for optimizing and revising the consensus.
gastrointestinal disorderTraditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatmentconsensusul-cerative colitis