[Construction of theoretical framework, item pool and rating scale words of Moxibustion Sensory Transmission Evaluation Scale].

Literature investigation and expert consultation were adopted to construct the theoretical framework and item pool of Moxibustion Sensory Transmission Evaluation Scale. The moxibusion sensory transmission categories include 4 aspects, i.e. heat sensation, non-heat sensation, mixed sensation and others, including 25 items. Moxibustion sensory transmission strengthen is divided into 5 grades with rating scale words as very weak, weak, neither strong nor weak, strong and very strong. Finally, the preliminary version, Moxibustion Sensory Transmission Evaluation Scale was developed. This scale may provide a tool for the objectiveevaluation of moxibustion sensory transmission categories and strength.