Authors' Response to Letter to the Editor...Qin C, Li R, Wu S et al. Letter to: Traditional Chinese Medicine-Based Integrated Health Interventions for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Nurs. 2025; 34(11): 4917-4918.

The article focuses on the scholarly dialogue surrounding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-based integrated health interventions for depression, responding to key points raised by Wu and colleagues. It outlines suggestions for improving future studies, emphasizing methodological rigor, adherence t...

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Publicado en:Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Vol. 34; no. 12; pp. 5402 - 5404
Autores principales: Ruan, Jia Yin, Yeung, Wing Fai
Formato: letter response Journal Article
Publicado: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Dec2025
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Sumario:The article focuses on the scholarly dialogue surrounding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-based integrated health interventions for depression, responding to key points raised by Wu and colleagues. It outlines suggestions for improving future studies, emphasizing methodological rigor, adherence to established guidelines, and the importance of cultural context in patient preferences. The authors discuss the need to explore the mechanisms behind TCM interventions and identify optimal combinations of intervention components to enhance effectiveness. They advocate for continued academic collaboration to strengthen the global evidence base for these interventions, which have potential benefits across diverse populations.