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The World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies is developing a consensus definition for acupuncture-moxibustion. This aims to resolve disagreements hindering clinical practice, research, and legislation for this traditional therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Traditional East Asian Medicine

Background:

  • The global application and advancement of acupuncture-moxibustion are hampered by a lack of a unified definition.
  • This definitional ambiguity presents significant challenges for clinical implementation, scientific investigation, and regulatory frameworks.
  • A consensus initiative is crucial to standardize understanding and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a universally accepted definition and delineate the fundamental scope of acupuncture-moxibustion.
  • To overcome existing obstacles in clinical practice, research, and legislation.
  • To provide a clear framework for the international community.

Main Methods:

  • A reactive Delphi methodology involving a diverse panel of 40 international experts.
  • Experts will evaluate the relevance and clarity of items generated through literature review and expert consensus.
  • Iterative refinement of items based on predefined consensus rules will be employed.

Main Results:

  • Consensus will be achieved on all items through structured survey rounds.
  • The steering committee will synthesize the consensus into a formal definition and scope.
  • A detailed explanatory statement will accompany the finalized definition.

Conclusions:

  • The Delphi study is expected to yield a clear, consensus-based definition and scope for acupuncture-moxibustion.
  • This will provide a foundational standard for acupuncture-moxibustion globally.
  • The established definition will support advancements in practice, research, and policy.