Smart traditional Chinese medicine empowers the whole chain of “prevention–screening–diagnosis–treatment–management” for major chronic diseases in primary healthcare: Research on cardiovascular–cerebrovascular diseases and tumors
Randomized trial demonstrates improved management of chronic diseases in primary healthcare, suggesting effective integration of digital technologies.
Key Points
This research explores how Smart Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can improve management of cardiovascular-cerebrovascular diseases and tumors in primary healthcare.
Review of current status, challenges, and pathways in Smart TCM
Analysis of chronic disease management strategies
Proposal of multidimensional strategy for overcoming challenges
Smart TCM shows potential in all phases of disease management: prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management.
Identified challenges include data silos, limited real-world applicability of models, and low digital literacy among stakeholders.
Proposed strategies include developing secure data platforms, training programs, and enhanced policy support.