中国结合医学杂志（英文版）Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine

Author Name	Affiliation	E-mail
Zhao Li	Research and Development Division, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China	zhaoli@hkbu.edu.hk
Chan Kelvin	Research and Development Division, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China

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Abstract:

At present, quality of life (QOL) has become a relevant measure of efficacy in clinical trials. Its use is spreading, and its importance is growing as a valid indicator of effectiveness of a treatment(1). In 1985, QOL, recommended by Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is one of the primary efficacy parameters as a basis for approval of anticancer drugs. Some scholars in China are also interested in establishing a related parameter for measuring efficacy of new drugs in view of QOL(2). Without question, to improve QOL is one of the main goals in health care and social work.