DOI: 10.1097/gscm.0000000000000121 ISSN: 2837-8806
Current status, strategies, and future prospects of the development of acupuncture standards and guidelines
Wenqi Lan, Jianxin Zhao, Na Na, Mingjie Zi, Runqing Pan, Yexin Zhang, Kehan Huang, Ruoqi Li, Chengxi Li, Yiming Xue, Ruwei ZhaoThis paper reviews the current status of acupuncture standardization by exploring issues such as talent shortages, slow standard updates, and insufficient quality of standards. To advance the development of acupuncture standardization, efforts should focus on establishing and updating standards, improving talent training, and promoting internationalization. By improving the standard system and ensuring high-quality standards, acupuncture can achieve further development and elevate its global status.