Publications by authors named "Kangle Shi"
Background: This qualitative study, part of a prospective mixed-methods research, aimed to gain insights into the medical experiences and disease perceptions of Chinese patients living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Specifically, the study examined how RA patients' perceptions of their disease were influenced by the diagnosis and treatment they receive.
Methods: RA patients undergoing treatment were invited to participate in this qualitative study.
Objective: To assess and compare the composition of tongue coating microbiota among patients at different stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methods: A total of 47 patients diagnosed with RA, as per the American College of Rheumatology criteria, and 10 healthy individuals were enrolled in this study. The RA patients were stratified considering their Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28), a composite measure based on the 28 tender and swollen joint count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
Article Synopsis
- - Successful blinding in clinical trials is crucial for reducing biases and improving the reliability of results, but it's particularly challenging in studies involving traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
- - This study introduces a framework and a specific protocol for assessing blinding in TCM clinical trials, including a checklist for reporting and a method for evaluating assessment outcomes.
- - By enhancing the blinding assessment process, the aim is to raise awareness among researchers, standardize practices, and ultimately improve the quality and accuracy of TCM clinical trial results.