Traditional Chinese medicine information digitalization discussion

Area of Science:

• Informatics
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Background:

• TCM is integrating with information science, creating the new field of TCM Informatics.
• TCM information digitalization involves using modern technology for data processing, storage, and analysis.
• This integration aims to unify research, application development, and services in TCM.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze key research issues in TCM informatics, including data resources, standards, and system construction.
• To thoroughly discuss the methodologies and technologies employed in TCM information digitalization research.
• To address questions regarding the starting point and scope of TCM information digitalization research.

Main Methods:

• Systematic analysis of critical research areas within TCM informatics.
• In-depth discussion of methodologies and technologies for TCM information digitalization.
• Review of existing research based on collected, stored, transferred, and utilized information.

Main Results:

• Identified key research issues in TCM informatics, such as data resources, standards, and system construction.
• Provided a thorough discussion on the methodologies and technologies for TCM information digitalization.
• Established an innovative TCM information virtual study center to support foundational work.

Conclusions:

• The research clarifies the starting point and emphasizes the importance of TCM information digitalization.
• The study extends the research areas of TCM informatics through systematic analysis and discussion.
• An innovative virtual study center was established to facilitate further research and development in TCM informatics.