• The Journal of the Society of Korean Medicine Diagnostics
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.54-64
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• 2009

Background and purpose : We previously developed questionnaire of Yukmijiwhang-tang symptom on the Delphi method. But developed a questionnaire was not verified in the clinical. So, to ensure objectivity, quantification and validity, verification is needed for questionnaire items before applying a clinical. On this study, we looked at whether questionnaire items had been validity in the clinical. Methods : The previously developed questionnaire of Yukmijiwhang-tang symptom was applied to 200 patients who visited 12 local oriental medicine clinics. Item data were analyzed by factor analysis and reliability test. Results : The developed questionnaire showed remarkable reliability.(Cronbach's $\alpha$=0.869) In factor analysis, items were clustered to 6 factors. Conclusions : The results of this study indicate that the developed quetionnaire is reliable and valid for Yukmijiwhang-tang symptom. It can be used to evaluate Yukmijiwhang-tang symptom objectively.