Integrating digital technology into the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese medicine

2024-12-02

The Decision of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed to improve the mechanism for inheriting, innovating and developing traditional Chinese medicine. The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in conjunction with the National Data Administration, has issued the "Several Opinions on Promoting the Development of Digital Traditional Chinese Medicine" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"), proposing to gradually integrate emerging digital technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence into the entire chain of traditional Chinese medicine inheritance, innovation, and development within 3 to 5 years, promote the sharing, circulation, and reuse of traditional Chinese medicine data, and initially achieve effective integration of data across the entire industry, industry chain, and process of traditional Chinese medicine, striving to create "digital intelligent traditional Chinese medicine". How can emerging digital technologies truly integrate into the entire development chain of traditional Chinese medicine? Recently, reporters conducted interviews. The Opinion on Establishing and Improving Standards and Norms, and Utilizing Long term Accumulated Diagnosis, Treatment, and Service Data "is the first policy guidance document in the field of traditional Chinese medicine to promote digital transformation and the circulation and application of data elements. The relevant person in charge of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine said that the traditional Chinese medicine industry has actively explored and practiced the use of digital technology to promote the development of traditional Chinese medicine, showing a rapid development trend as a whole, laying the foundation for the development of digital traditional Chinese medicine. However, overall, the digital transformation and development of traditional Chinese medicine is still in its early stages, with problems such as a lack of understanding of digital construction and the role of data elements, and insufficient breadth of digital empowerment in medical research. It is urgent to accelerate the widespread application of digital technology in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. To build 'digital intelligent traditional Chinese medicine', we need to strengthen the construction of digital infrastructure in the traditional Chinese medicine industry, establish and improve standards and norms for traditional Chinese medicine data, and strengthen the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine data governance. Only by making good use of the accumulated diagnosis, treatment, and service data over the long term can we fully leverage the multiplier effect of data elements and unleash the value of traditional Chinese medicine data Zhang Jiwang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said. The relevant person in charge of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine introduced that the "Opinions" highlight "safety" and "compliance". Based on the implementation of data classification and grading management, actively promote the collection, transmission, storage, processing, circulation, and use of data, improve the quantity and quality of data elements, enhance the availability, reliability, and traceability of data, and ensure the compliance and security of traditional Chinese medicine data throughout its entire lifecycle. Artificial intelligence assisted prescription and other functions enhance medical services at the Hongshiban Community Digital Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Gongshu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Using information-based health examination equipment, patients can self evaluate their height, weight, blood pressure, traditional Chinese medicine constitution, and receive health guidance. On the large screen next to it, the information management platform for the prevention and control of myopia in children and adolescents using traditional Chinese medicine suitable technology displays the vision screening situation of pilot schools, the number of traditional Chinese medicine interventions, and the intervention effects. "The intelligent prescription system can carry out the artificial intelligence assisted prescription of Chinese herbal pieces. In addition to the remote consultation and health education carried out by Chinese medicine museums on the Internet, community residents can get more efficient and convenient Chinese medicine services." The person in charge of the Hongshiban Community Digital Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic said. In terms of improving the digital assisted traditional Chinese medicine service capabilities, the "Opinions" propose to encourage traditional Chinese medicine medical institutions to promote the digital transformation of business processes, create a digital traditional Chinese medicine service model that integrates prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and personal health management, encourage the development of intelligent electronic medical records, intelligent pre diagnosis and follow-up systems with traditional Chinese medicine characteristics, and enhance the intelligent collection capability of traditional Chinese medicine data. Shanghai has formulated a management method and quality standards for traceable traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces throughout the entire process, and established an information traceability platform for the entire process of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces, allowing patients to scan codes with peace of mind and peace of mind; Zhejiang Province actively promotes the reform of "one thing for traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions", formulates a digital standard system for prescriptions, herbal medicines, and medical records, and creates standardized electronic medical records for traditional Chinese medicine clinics... Various regions have successively launched a series of measures to integrate the digitization of traditional Chinese medicine into the entire life cycle and health service process. Promoting the improvement of traditional Chinese medicine service capabilities is the most concerned and empathetic content for the masses Zhao Yufeng, Deputy Director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Data Center at the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the "Opinions" emphasize the empowering role of traditional Chinese medicine data. By integrating, utilizing, and connecting diagnosis, treatment, and service data, it provides traditional Chinese medicine data resources to assist clinical doctors in diagnosis and treatment, and improves the convenience of medical treatment for the public; Promote the optimization and summary of diagnosis and treatment plans, and improve the clinical diagnosis and treatment level of traditional Chinese medicine. The Opinion is conducive to the inheritance of academic experience and the cultivation of clinical talents. It also provides guidance on talent cultivation, technological innovation, high-quality development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry, dissemination and cooperation of traditional Chinese medicine culture, and the level of traditional Chinese medicine governance. Zhang Jiwang said that at present, multiple virtual teaching and comprehensive training platforms for traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion and so on have been put into use in Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Using virtual simulation technology, students can intuitively experience the growth, collection, processing and preparation process of traditional Chinese medicine, experience the angle and depth of acupuncture at human points, and the student experience and teaching effect have significantly improved. The Opinion encourages traditional Chinese medicine medical institutions to apply digital technology to build "digital inheritance studios", "digital consultation rooms", etc. Zhang Jiwang believes that using digital technology to collect, organize, and explore the diagnosis and treatment processes and experiences of famous traditional Chinese medicine practitioners is conducive to improving the efficiency of academic experience inheritance and clinical talent cultivation of famous traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Next, it is necessary to further strengthen the construction of interdisciplinary integration and enhance the ability to cultivate digital talents in traditional Chinese medicine. Zhao Yufeng said that to promote the development of digital traditional Chinese medicine, more attention should be paid to leveraging the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine, promoting the coordinated development of "medical education, industry academia research", and promoting the reuse of high-quality data resources of traditional Chinese medicine in different scenarios such as medical treatment, scientific research, education, industry, and culture. The development of digital traditional Chinese medicine needs to be guided by the government, combined with market mechanisms and the participation of social forces, to form a joint force and promote development The relevant person in charge of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine stated that it will actively promote the inclusion of digital related content in performance evaluation, professional title evaluation, talent assessment and other systems, stimulate the power of all sectors of society, promote the sharing and circulation of traditional Chinese medicine data, and promote the transformation of traditional Chinese medicine development towards a data-driven model. (New Society)

Edit:Chen Jie    Responsible editor:Li Ling

Source:People's Daily

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