GB/T 21709.16-2013
The national standard record for abdominal acupuncture operating procedures. Published in 2013 and implemented in 2014.
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Research, Standards and Academic Development
In China, operating procedures for abdominal acupuncture are defined by a national technical standard, while its clinical applications continue to be examined through trials, reviews and professional literature.
Selected Publications
Standards and Clinical Research
Selected sources are presented by publication type and date.
Chronic neck pain
A randomised, sham-controlled trial involving 154 participants with chronic neck pain, published in PLOS ONE in 2017.
Read the open-access study ↗Post-stroke motor dysfunction
A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis examining abdominal acupuncture as an adjunctive intervention for post-stroke motor dysfunction.
Read the review ↗Research Output
More than 3,000 Related Publications
Institute records identify more than 3,000 publications relating to abdominal acupuncture across Chinese and international databases. A searchable bibliography is being prepared to document publication types, indexing coverage and source details.
Research Scope
Standards, Studies and Clinical Context
Technical Standard
The national standard defines operating procedures and supports consistency in professional practice.
Clinical Studies
Controlled studies investigate specific conditions, treatment protocols and clinical outcomes.
Adjunctive Applications
In complex conditions, abdominal acupuncture is studied alongside established medical care.
Institute Records
Clinical statistics are drawn from institute records and follow the institution's reporting definitions.
Research and Academic Collaboration
Researchers and institutions are invited to share publications, exchange academic expertise and propose collaborative studies.
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