Analysis on the Phenomenon and Regularity of Acupoint Sensitization for Major Depressive Disorder
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2023.12.006
- VernacularTitle:抑郁症穴位敏化现象与规律探析
- Author:
Siying QU
1
;
Mingqi TU
;
Hanzhi WANG
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学第三临床医学院 杭州 310053
- Keywords:
major depressive disorder;
acupoint sensitization;
phenomenon;
regularity;
bibliometrics;
data mining
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2023;47(12):1413-1422,1429
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To explore the phenomenon and regularity of acupoint sensitization for major depressive disorder(MDD)based on bibliometric methodology and data mining technology,and to provide scientific ideas for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of MDD.[Methods]Eight electronic databases and one ancient book were comprehensively searched and available literature was retrieved.Bibliometric methodology and data mining technology were applied to summarize the phenomenon and regularity of acupoint sensitization for MDD,and to explore the related theoretical mechanisms.[Results]A total of 29 literature related to acupoint sensitization of MDD was included.Acupoint sensitization of MDD involved in multiple forms,including heat sensitization,chemical sensitization,pain sensitization,and so on,and the testing means were diverse.The most common sensitized acupoint was Baihui(GV20).Among these acupoints,sensitization often simultaneously occurred in Baihui(GV20)and Neiguan(PC7),Baihui(GV20)and Taichong(LR3).The acupoints and sensitization could be divided into 4 effective clusters.The meridian involved with high sensitization frequency was governor vessel.Sensitization mainly occurred in the head-face-neck area.[Conclusion]The sensitization phenomenon of MDD has many types,However,there are few related studies at present.The phenomenon of acupoint sensitization involving acupoint,meridians,and location are relatively broad.There might be a close relationship between high-frequency sensitized acupoints and common acupoints for clinical treatment,which may be related to the effect of different acupoints and the etiology and pathogenesis of MDD.
