Research Article

Multidimensional Aspects of de qi Sensations in MASS and ASQ Assessment: A Pilot Study

Table 3

VAS score of de qi intensity and de qi sensation measured with MASS and MASS index ().

 Scores (95% CI)

Intensity of de qi (VAS)5.63 (4.62, 6.65)
Soreness3.52 (2.31, 4.73)
Aching4.30 (3.23, 5.37)
Deep pressure4.84 (3.67, 6.02)
Heaviness5.37 (4.08, 6.66)
Fullness/distention4.37 (3.09, 5.65)
Tingling4.52 (2.94, 6.10)
Numbness3.11 (1.77, 4.45)
Sharp pain2.44 (1.14, 3.75)
Dull pain4.98 (3.98, 5.98)
Warmth2.45 (1.29, 3.61)
Cold2.15 (1.21, 3.09)
Throbbing4.49 (3.24, 5.73)
Other3.67 (2.22, 5.12)
MASS index6.07 (4.98, 7.16)