Application of qualitative research in prevention and treatment of tumor with Chinese medicine

Qualitative research is a kind of research method compared to quantitative research,which is used for finding out the attitude,belief,motivation and behaviors of objective group on something. In recent years the qualitative research method is applied in international medical field progressively. There are limitations in a single quantitative research designed for reflecting the advantages and characteristics of TCM therapies,while qualitative research can make up the faults of quantitative research in some ways. Among patients with tumor at home and abroad the proportion of those treated with Chinese medicine is increasing. To introduce qualitative research to the prevention and treatment of tumor with Chinese medicine will be helpful to know the attitude,belief and experience of the patients with tumor for remedying the disadvantage of quantitative research. The later can only reflect digital information. Qualitative research will enrich the content and approach of TCM clinical curative effect review,and complement the system of proof in TCM clinical study. It is worth trying for the application of qualitative research in the prevention and treatment of tumor with Chinese medicine.