Acupuncture is an internationally recognized complementary approach in comprehensive tumor treatment. To address the bottleneck in its clinical translation in the prevention and treatment of tumor-related complications

this study

based on the concept of implementation science

proposes three core pathways and directions for future development. First

to construct a characteristic implementation framework of "general modules+acupuncture sub-modules"

incorporating core elements of acupuncture such as syndrome differentiation and acupoint compatibility

as well as optional modules such as scenario adaptation and adjustment for special populations; second

to deepen the integration of medicine and engineering

and develop a standardized big data platform for acupuncture and intelligent monitoring and intervention devices adapted to primary care settings; third

to implement a hierarchical promotion system of "tertiary hospitals tackling key problems-community hospitals undertaking follow-up-home settings providing supplementation"

and to improve skills training and safety quality control. These measures will promote the standardized and regulated development of acupuncture in the prevention and treatment of tumor-related complications

and provide strong support for reducing patient suffering and achieving the cancer prevention and control goals of "Healthy China 2030".