Table 2 Coding guideline for the homeopathic drug proving
Categories +Subcategories | Definition | Example | Code (Example) |
|---|---|---|---|
Locality | Anatomic location where the symptom appears. | Nose, chest. | QL |
+ specification | + QL-nose | ||
+ QL-chest | |||
Sensation | Sensation that is observed in a symptom. | Stitch, dryness. | QS |
+ specification | +QS-stitch | ||
+QS-dryness | |||
Modality | Factors which aggravate (agg) or ameliorating (amel) a symptom | Aggravation by cold wind, amelioration with warmth. | QM |
+ specification | +QM-agg-cold-wind | ||
+QM-amel-warmth | |||
Concomitant | Symptoms that typically accompany other symptoms. | Headaches accompany anticipatory anxieties. | QC |
+ specification | +QC-headaches | ||
Times | Times when symptoms appear or disappear | Headaches at 7 am. | QT |
+ specification | +QT-7am | ||
Mind | Mental or emotional disturbances. | Fear, sadness | QM |
+ specification | +QM-fear | ||
+QM-sadness | |||
Clinical finding | Clinical findings and signs. | Eczema, sweating | QF |
+ specification | +QM-eczema | ||
+QM-sweating |