Trends in Acupuncture Training Research: Focus on Practical Phantom Models

The purpose of this review was to identify research trends in acupuncture training systems and models analyze using phantom models. Articles on were retrieved from domestic foreign electronic databases (PubMed, CNKI, CiNii, NDSL, KISS, RISS KMBase). search included studies conducted January 1, 2010 October 2021. Acupuncture analyzed by categorization into acupoint location needling training. most frequently studied China, the 2012, 2013 2020. Among them, a silicone model with sensor used for location, agarose gel Classifications topic development, phantom-based education evaluation system, quantitative measurement, comparison kinematic characteristics hand motion between experts beginners, Further development practice improve practical skills is needed.