Thinking of the Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement of Needling Qi
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.06.0493
- VernacularTitle:关于如何进行针刺得气定性定量判断的思考
- Author:
Nijuan HU
;
Chi LIN
;
Peng ZHANG
;
Pei WANG
;
Dandan QI
;
Jie HAO
;
Siyuan XIN
;
Jing LI
;
Shangqing HU
;
Guiwen WU
;
Jiang ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Needling sensation;
Qi obtaining in acupuncture;
Qualitative measure;
Quantitative measure;
Judgment
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(6):493-497
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Acupuncture-moxibustion theory believes that needling sensation is a crucial factor in influencing acupuncture efficacy. Judgment of occurrence of needling qi (qualitative measurement) and the intensity of needling qi (quantitative measurement) is the key section in studying the relationship between needling qi and efficacy. According to the relevant literatures, the judgment of the occurrence of needling qi mostly depended on the needling sensations, while a small amount of researches mentioned self-determined threshold or range of needling qi; the quantity of needling qi was measured by factor analysis, Massachusetts General Hospital Acupuncture Sensation Scale (MASS) based on exponential smoothing method, weighted average, addition of needling sensation score, etc. This article holds that the needling qi should be divided into two parts: overall needling qi and needling sensation components, the former referring to the occurrence and intensity of needling qi, and the latter for judging the different sensations and intensity. Currently, the studies on needling qi and efficacy should begin with single treatment at single point and multiple treatments at multiple points, to generally estimate the quality and quantity of needling qi, for seeking a qualitative and quantitative measurement in accordance with both acupuncture-moxibustion theory and clinical practice.
