Deqi Sensations of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Auricular Points
Joint Authors
Shi, Shan
Hong, Yang
Wang, Xiaoling
Fang, Ji-Liang
Wang, Honghong
Ma, Yunyao
Rong, Peijing
Xu, Chunhua
Zhao, Qing
Fan, Yangyang
Kong, Jian
Liu, Jun
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Deqi sensation, a psychophysical response characterized by a spectrum of different needling sensations, is essential for Chinese acupuncture clinical efficacy.
Previous research works have investigated the component of Deqi response upon acupuncture on acupoints on the trunk and limbs.
However, the characteristics of Deqi sensations of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on auricular points are seldom reported.
In this study, we investigated the individual components of Deqi during TENS on auricular concha area and the superior scapha using quantitative measurements in the healthy subjects and depression patients.
The most striking characteristics of Deqi sensations upon TENS on auricular points were tingling, numbness, and fullness.
The frequencies of pressure, warmness, heaviness, and soreness were relatively lower.
The dull pain and coolness are rare.
The characteristics of Deqi were similar for the TENS on concha and on the superior scapha.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Xiaoling& Fang, Ji-Liang& Zhao, Qing& Fan, Yangyang& Liu, Jun& Hong, Yang…[et al.]. 2013. Deqi Sensations of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Auricular Points. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466769
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Xiaoling…[et al.]. Deqi Sensations of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Auricular Points. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466769
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Xiaoling& Fang, Ji-Liang& Zhao, Qing& Fan, Yangyang& Liu, Jun& Hong, Yang…[et al.]. Deqi Sensations of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Auricular Points. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466769
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466769