Discussion on Clinical Application of Iowa Model in TCM Nursing Care

Abstract

Nursing science characterized by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is commonly named nursing in TCM or TCM nursing. It is an indispensable part of the nursing profession in China. While TCM nursing knowledge and techniques are mostly clinical expertise derived from ancient TCM classics, many of which lack standardization. TCM nursing is impeded from dissemination globally. It’s necessary to introduce evidence-based concept into TCM nursing for its standardization and globalization. The Iowa Model of Evidenced-Based Practice (EBP) to promote quality care, as a theoretical EBP implementation model, supports the use of case report and expert opinion as evidence, supports trialing of EBP changes. It is also simple, clear, concise, and application-oriented. Those features are what evidence-based TCM nursing requires and can possibly tackle the problems TCM nursing confronting with. It’s worth a try to adopt this model into TCM nursing units. This article will discuss the clinical application of Iowa Model in TCM nursing care