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[Application of data mining on the relationship between deqi and effect]
Qiuyin Pan1,2, Liangxiao Ma1, Yang Yang1
1Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 13, 2017
Summary
Deqi, an acupuncture sensation, is linked to improved clinical effects in most studies. Its relationship with treatment outcomes varies by disease, with conduction and sensation intensity being key factors.
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Acupuncture Research
Background:
- Deqi is a key sensation in acupuncture, often associated with treatment success.
- Understanding the relationship between deqi and therapeutic effect is crucial for optimizing acupuncture practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between deqi and treatment effect using data mining of clinical acupuncture literature.
- To explore how different features of deqi correlate with therapeutic outcomes across various conditions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive database of clinical acupuncture literature was established using computerization and data mining.
- Literature screening, data extraction, and statistical/correlation analyses were performed to investigate the deqi-effect relationship.
Main Results:
- 82.1% of studies indicated a positive relationship between deqi and treatment effect.
- The association was strongest for dysmenorrhea and facial paralysis (100% support).
- Conduction sense showed a positive correlation with effect in 60.7% of studies, particularly in pain syndromes and dysmenorrhea.
Conclusions:
- The majority of studies support that deqi enhances clinical efficacy.
- The specific features of deqi influencing treatment effect are disease-dependent.
- Further high-quality research is recommended to elucidate the deqi-effect relationship and establish treatment guidelines.
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