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Developing, Integrating, and Implementing Evidence-Informed Practice Curricula Throughout a Chinese Medicine Degree
Belinda J Anderson1,2, Benjamin E Kligler2, Paul R Marantz2
1Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Summary
Faculty training and curriculum development in evidence-informed practice (EIP) were successfully implemented in a Chinese medicine program. This initiative integrated EIP into 73% of the curriculum, enhancing clinical training and practice.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Medical Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Implementing evidence-informed practice (EIP) in traditional medicine programs presents unique challenges.
- Chinese medicine education requires specific strategies to integrate EIP effectively.
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (New York) initiated a project to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To train faculty and develop curricula in evidence-informed practice (EIP) within a Chinese medicine degree program.
- To enhance the integration of EIP into the existing curriculum and clinical training.
Main Methods:
- Faculty received EIP training through online modules and a dedicated course.
- A modified Delphi process was used by an EIP Curriculum Committee to develop learning outcomes and revise policies.
- Curriculum modifications involved integrating EIP into didactic courses and clinical shifts, and updating clinic forms.
Main Results:
- 91% of faculty and 97% of clinical supervisors received formal EIP training.
- 73% of the Master's degree curriculum was modified to incorporate EIP.
- EIP course learning outcomes and assignments were developed, and clinic intake forms were updated.
Conclusions:
- Training faculty and developing EIP curricula in Chinese medicine colleges requires tailored strategies.
- Key success factors included faculty involvement, curriculum integration, gradual exposure, identifying champions, and open discussion of perspectives.
- Addressing definitional issues of EIP within the context of Chinese medicine research is crucial.
