Exploring the application status of qualitative studies in the research area of acupuncture: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With the wide development of acupuncture clinical practice, acupuncture research has been conducted worldwide, of which the most common method is quantitative study. However, research questions around acupuncture cannot always be addressed by quantitative studies due to their intrinsic characteristics. Qualitative studies can perfectly complement this knowledge gap in acupuncture research. To date, few qualitative studies on acupuncture research have been summarised. The objective of this scoping review is to review the application status of qualitative studies in the field of acupuncture research.

Methods

In accordance with the framework put forward by Arksey and O'Malley, this proposed scoping review (registration DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/VYBMT) wi

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11535666 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature