Inter-Provincial Differences in Traditional Chinese Medicine Digitalization from a Policy Perspective:Based on a Three Dimensional Analytical Framework
Zhang Jiale
Zhao Rui
Jin Xinyan
Wang Chenchen
Du Sixian
Fu Qian
Abstract：Objective To analyze the focus and shortcomings of provincial-level digitalization policies for Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM),and to provide references for improving relevant policies.Methods A three-dimensional analytical framework—comprising"digitalization policy coverage-economic level-TCM development level"was constructed to quantitatively analyze provincial TCM digitalization policy documents issued over the past five years.Results A total of 750 policy items were extracted.Among them,digital applications accounted for the largest proportion(58.13%),while digital governance(26.53%)and digital infrastructure(15.33%)were relatively less emphasized.Two-dimensional analysis revealed that 48.4%of provinces had both low economic levels and low digital policy coverage,while 45.2%had both low TCM development levels and low policy coverage.Multiple linear regression result showed a positive association between digitalization policies coverage and TCM development level,with no significant correlation to economic level.Conclusion Most provincial TCM digitalization policies prioritize application while neglecting governance and infrastructure.There is a need to strengthen talent development and standard system construction,The extent of policy coverage is closely related to the level of TCM development,indicating the need to enhance top-level policy design,Provincial policies vary in focus and can be categorized into three types:industry-driven,technology-driven,and demand-driven.
Keywords：Traditional Chinese Medicinedigitalizationinter-provincial differences
Publication Date：2025-11-05
Online Publishing Date：2025-11-13(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 39-44 )