Diagnostic Criteria for Fatigue Sub-health in China

Abstract

Objectives Fatigue sub-health is one of the representative types of sub-health, and refers to a sub-health state with fatigue as the main symptom. The purpose of this study was to review the diagnostic criteria for the fatigue sub-health in Chine, and to suggest a direction for developing diagnostic criteria suitable for Korea. Methods Chinese databases, CNKI, Wanfang and CQVIP, were used to search literatures related to fatigue sub-health, and articles describing the diagnostic criteria for fatigue sub-health were summarized. Results As the diagnostic criteria for fatigue sub-health was established, research to prepare full-scale diagnostic criteria started, and various diagnostic criteria for fatigue sub-health have been proposed by many researchers. Therefore, the world federation of Chinese medicine societies reviewed the diagnostic criteria for fatigue sub-health proposed, established new diagnostic criteria in 2020, and approved it as a society standard. Conclusions It is unreasonable to apply the Chinese diagnostic criteria for fatigue sub-health to Korea with different cultural and social backgrounds. Therefore, it is necessary to develop diagnostic criteria for fatigue sub-health that are suitable for Korea as soon as possible.