TY  - JOUR
AU  - Litscher, Gerhard
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/01/07
TI  - The Human Touch in Acupuncture: A Future with Artificial Intelligence?
JO  - OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
SP  - 003
VL  - 10
IS  - 01
AB  - Acupuncture, an ancient practice in traditional Chinese medicine, is founded on understanding of human physiology and the dynamics of energy flow (Qi). The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern medicine presents opportunities to integrate advanced technologies into acupuncture, enhancing diagnostic precision and empirical validation. AI tools can analyze complex datasets, model energy flow dynamics, and provide evidence-based insights, potentially bridging traditional methodologies with scientific paradigms. However, the human element, characterized by intuition, empathy, and holistic decision-making, remains central to effective treatment. This editorial explores the transformative potential of AI in acupuncture, its limitations, and the importance of preserving the relational and manual aspects of the practice. By fostering a synergistic relationship between AI and practitioners, acupuncture can advance as a scientifically validated yet human-centered therapeutic modality. Ethical considerations and balanced integration are imperative to ensure that technological innovations complement rather than overshadow the core values of this ancient healing art.
SN  - 2573-4393
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2501003
DO  - 10.21926/obm.icm.2501003
ID  - Litscher2025
ER  -