Development of Questionnaires for Pathogenesis Analysis of Yukmijiwhang-tang Symptom

육미지황탕증(六味地黃湯證)의 병인논(病因論)적 분석을 위한 설문문항(說問問項) 개발(開發)

  • Cho, Sang-Won (Dept. of Human Informatics of Oriental Medicine, Interdisciplinary Programs, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Park, Young-Jae (Dept. of Human Informatics of Oriental Medicine, Interdisciplinary Programs, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Min-Yong (Dept. of Human Informatics of Oriental Medicine, Interdisciplinary Programs, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Oh, Hwan-Sup (Dept. of Human Informatics of Oriental Medicine, Interdisciplinary Programs, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Park, Young-Bae (Dept. of Human Informatics of Oriental Medicine, Interdisciplinary Programs, Kyung-Hee University)
  • 조상원 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방인체정보의학과학교실) ;
  • 박영재 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방인체정보의학과학교실) ;
  • 김민용 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방인체정보의학과학교실) ;
  • 오환섭 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방인체정보의학과학교실) ;
  • 박영배 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방인체정보의학과학교실)
  • Published : 2008.12.31

Abstract

Background: Yukmijiwhang-tang is one of the most common herbal formulas in Oriental Medicine. Yukmijiwhang-tang has been widely used as a herbal medicine to replenish Yin and tonify the kidneys for hundred years in Asian countries. Because of insufficiency in data, objective judgements about remedial effects have been difficult. In order to make objectivity diagnostic data, this research is developed. Purpose: The aim of the research is to make a pilot questionnaire for clinical use of Yukmijiwhang-tang. Methods: The questionnaire which includes symptoms and signs for Yukmijiwhang-tang is studied by the Delphi method. Results: By the Delphi method and score evaluation, 30 items of the initial copy of questionnaire are chosen for the research. Conclusions: By the Delphic survey among clinicians, a reference questionnaire for Yukmijiwhang-tang applications was suggested. Further research is necessary for modification of questionnaire by statistics and certification by clinical trial. research.

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