Objective To develop a syndrome diagnosis scale for liver depression transforming into heat syndrome and provide methodology for syndrome research. Methods The relevant literature of liver depression transforming into heat syndrome was searched systematically to form the item pool. The survey data from 15 experts and clinical data of 200 patients were collected. The items were screened with expert questionnaire

discrimination method and correlation coefficients. The scale was empowered and the critical value was determined. Results The survey data of 15 experts and clinical data of 200 patients were obtained. According to the data analysis

the syndrome diagnosis scale for liver depression transforming into heat syndrome consisted of 8 items such as irritability

mouth pain

rib-side distention

dry eyes

poor spirit during daytime due to poor sleep

red tongue

yellow tongue fur and stringy pulse. The sensitivity

specificity and accuracy of the scale were 93. 91%

92. 94% and 93. 50% respectively.Conclusion The syndrome diagnosis scale for liver depression transforming into heat syndrome has a good sensitivity

specificity

accuracy and practical value in clinical research.