| A study on the reliability of sasang constitutional body trunk measurement. | |
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PMID: 21822442 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objective. Body trunk measurement for human plays an important diagnostic role not only in conventional medicine but also in Sasang constitutional medicine (SCM). The Sasang constitutional body trunk measurement (SCBTM) consists of the 5-widths and the 8-circumferences which are standard locations currently employed in the SCM society. This study suggests to what extent a comprehensive training can improve the reliability of the SCBTM. Methods. We recruited 10 male subjects and 5 male observers with no experience of anthropometric measurement. We conducted measurements twice before and after a comprehensive training. Relative technical error of measurement (%TEMs) was produced to assess intra and inter observer reliabilities. Results. Post-training intra-observer %TEMs of the SCBTM were 0.27% to 1.85% reduced from 0.27% to 6.26% in pre-training, respectively. Post-training inter-observer %TEMs of those were 0.56% to 1.66% reduced from 1.00% to 9.60% in pre-training, respectively. Post-training % total TEMs which represent the whole reliability were 0.68% to 2.18% reduced from maximum value of 10.18%. Conclusion. A comprehensive training makes the SCBTM more reliable, hence giving a sufficiently confident diagnostic tool. It is strongly recommended to give a comprehensive training in advance to take the SCBTM. |
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Eunsu Jang; Jong Yeol Kim; Haejung Lee; Honggie Kim; Younghwa Baek; Siwoo Lee |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-07-21 |
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Title: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM Volume: 2012 ISSN: 1741-4288 ISO Abbreviation: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Publication Date: 2012 |
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Created Date: 2011-08-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101215021 Medline TA: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 604842 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 305811, Republic of Korea. |
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