Suggestion for Objective Evaluation of Comparative Pulse Diagnosis

Area of Science:

• Korean Medicine
• Diagnostic Methods
• Traditional Medicine

Background:

• Pulse diagnosis is a fundamental component of Korean medicine, offering insights into organ health and disease progression.
• Current methods for pulse examination lack standardization, hindering consistent application and knowledge transfer among practitioners.
• The subjective nature of traditional pulse assessment poses challenges for training and widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose an objective evaluation method for pulse diagnosis in Korean medicine.
• To address the need for standardization in pulse examination techniques.
• To facilitate the training of new Korean medicine doctors and improve diagnostic consistency.

Main Methods:

• Developed a novel method for quantifying pulse power using a cell-based marking system.
• The system utilizes 1-cell, 3-cell, or 5-cell markings to denote pulse strength.
• Applied the method to assess pulse power on the left and right wrists, specifically at the cun, guan, and chi positions.

Main Results:

• Presented a standardized approach for recording pulse power during examination.
• The proposed cell-based method offers a quantifiable measure for pulse characteristics.
• Demonstrated a systematic way to document pulse findings for objective analysis.

Conclusions:

• The objectification of pulse diagnosis is crucial for enhancing Korean medical diagnostics.
• Standardized methods, like the one proposed, can improve the reliability of pulse examination.
• Improving diagnostic objectivity is expected to lead to better treatment efficacy in Korean medicine.