Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (1): 39-43.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20230320-00280

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Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends in the application of information technology in traditional Chinese medicine teaching from 2007 to 2022

Hou Wenguang1, Zhang Jingwen2, Wang Wenjia1, Wu Mengdie1, Huang Xinyun1, Li Jing1   

  1. 1Department of Acupuncture, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China;
    2Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
  • Received:2023-03-20 Online:2024-01-01 Published:2023-12-29
  • Contact: Li Jing, Email: 1971921250@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Yangfan Project of Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai Municipality(21YF1443800); The 20th Course Construction Project of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM2021KC145); The 21st Course Construction Project of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM2022KC022)

Abstract: Objective The purpose of this study is to visualize the research hotspots and trends in the application of information technology in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) teaching from 2007 to 2022. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights for the future of traditional Chinese medicine teaching. Methods To conduct this research, we retrieved relevant literature on the utilization of information technology in traditional Chinese medicine teaching from CNKI, Wanfang Data, and VIP Database. The data collection period ranged from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2022. Visual analysis was performed using CiteSpace. Results A total of 2022 related literatures were included, the number of publications increased from 17 in 2007 to 55 in 2014, from 92 in 2015 to 341 in 2021, the number of publications slightly decreased to 282 in 2022; the top 5 high-frequency keywords in order were teaching reform (212 times),internet+ (201 times), TCM (193 times), online teaching (97 times), and teaching (93 times). The high-frequency words that began to appear after 2015 include virtual simulations related to information technology (73 times), which also serve as clustering words (cluster number 1), with experimental and practical teaching as the main content. Conclusions Research on the application of information technology in TCM teaching is experiencing steady growth. Teaching reform, internet,TCM and online teaching are research hotspots. Virtual simulation and practical training teaching are at the forefront of research.

Key words: Medicine, Chinese Traditional, Information technology, Visual analysis, Educational reform

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