A Study of Skin Resistance of Jeong-Acupuncture Points Using the Compound Electrode

복합전극을 이용한 정혈의 최대피부저항특성에 관한 연구

  • 최진욱 (경희대학교 한의과대학 기기진단과학교실) ;
  • 최귀원 (한국과학기술연구원 의과학연구센터) ;
  • 박영배 (경희대학교 한의과대학 기기진단과학교실)
  • Published : 2003.03.01

Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to 1. measure the skin resistance of jeong-acupuncture points using compound electrode, and 2. develop a database of skin resistance based on age and gender. Methods : The skin resistance of jeong-acupuncture points on the hands and feet of 191 healthy volunteers was measured using a specially designed compound electrode. A constant current of $5{\mu\textrm{A}}$ was applied to the measurement points and the skin resistance was obtained using amplifier, A/D converter and Acknowledge software program, Results : 1. ANOVA statistical analysis showed no significant differences between jeong-acupuncture points on hands and feet. 2. Paired samples t-test showed no significant differences between Yin-Yang meridian points, 3. When the data were sorted by gender, factor analysis showed statistically significant differences between male and female groups in all measured points except for left foot. 4. Based on the factor analysis, a significant relationship between the skin resistance and age was found in feet. However, no such relationship was found in hands. Conclusions : There are differences in skin resistance according to sex and age, Further clinical research is necessary using compound electrode method.

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