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Qigong therapy--its effectiveness and regulation

K C Tang1

  • 1Southern Sydney Health Promotion Unit, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia.

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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Qigong

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Area of Science:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Integrative Health Practices

Background:

  • Qigong is a growing practice within traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Concerns exist regarding its effectiveness and regulation.
  • This study examines Qigong's promotion and practitioner oversight in China.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the promotion of Qigong as healthcare.
  • To analyze the regulation of Qigong practitioners in China.
  • To assess the current understanding of Qigong's therapeutic efficacy and professional standards.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review.
  • Interviews with key informants.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests Qigong's potential therapeutic efficacy, particularly internal Qi, warrants further investigation.
  • Establishing practice standards and ethical codes for Qigong masters remains challenging due to difficulties in assessing competence.
  • Proposed control measures require a deeper understanding of educational, professional, and ethical aspects.

Conclusions:

  • It is premature to definitively classify Qigong as a established therapeutic modality.
  • Further research is needed to understand the efficacy and standardize practices of Qigong.
  • Addressing the competence assessment of Qigong practitioners is crucial for its integration into healthcare.

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