The Campbell Library is a database of preserving and promoting systematic reviews on social sciences for the purpose of providing evidence-informed decision making. This article introduces the foundation, development, major contents and search methods of the Campbell Library, so as to provide resources and technologies in the field of social sciences as well as new ideas for the development of evidence-based practice in China.
To explore clinical design methods that suit the characteristics of acupuncture science, this article mainly analyzes the design features of pragmatic randomized controlled trials and the advantages and current problems in clinical research on acupuncture. We discuss the differences between pragmatic randomized controlled trials and explanatory randomized controlled trials and the application status of clinical research about acupuncture. We consider that pragmatic randomized controlled trials suit the characteristics of in clinical research on acupuncture with complicated interventions. Exploring the application of pragmatic randomized controlled trials clinical research on acupuncture is beneficial to exploring appropriate clinical research methods that suit the specific characteristics of acupuncture subject, and to objectively and comprehensively assessing clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture.