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Chen D, Wu Y, Li H, Pan X, Zhou J. Treatment on patients with spastic cerebral palsy in the past 30 years: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30535. [PMID: 36397367 PMCID: PMC9666139 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the past 30 years, treatments from different disciplines have been applied to spastic cerebral palsy (SCP). However, few bibliometric studies have been conducted to date. This study explored the knowledge base, emerging hotspots, and future trends related to SCP treatment research using bibliometric analysis. METHODS Publications on SCP treatment included in the Web of Science Core Collection database between 1990 and 2020 were retrieved, and Medical Subject Headings terms were extracted from PubMed. Online bibliometric analysis website (http://bibliometric.com/), 2 pieces of software called "CiteSpace" and "VOSViewer" were used for quantitative analysis and knowledge map establishment. RESULTS A total of 1668 papers were retrieved from 1990 to 2020. The number of publications has increased annually. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology is the most productive and the highest co-cited journal. The United States has been the largest contributor. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ranked first in the number of papers published among institutions that have conducted correlational research. Becher JG and Graham HK should be considered scholars who have made outstanding contributions. The knowledge base of the SCP treatment research field is thoughtfully constructed to promote understanding of the field. CONCLUSION This bibliometric study identified global achievements, research hotspots, and trends of SCP treatment. They provide insights into the research field and valuable information for future scientific research and clinical treatment.
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- Dingfang Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Jin Zhou, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China (e-mail: )
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Sommers E, Vinjamury SP, Noborikawa J. Pain and Opioid Use: Evidence for Integrating Acupuncture Into Treatment Planning. Glob Adv Health Med 2021; 10:21649561211042571. [PMID: 34458014 PMCID: PMC8392795 DOI: 10.1177/21649561211042571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The epidemics of pain and opioid use pose unique challenges. Comprehensive approaches are required to address minds, bodies and spirits of individuals who live with pain and/or opioid use. The lack of an effective “quick fix” for either condition necessitates developing effective, innovative and multi-disciplinary avenues for treatment. This analytic article reviews epidemiological and demographic factors associated with pain and with opioid use and additional challenges posed by the Covid-19 epidemic. Several large-scale studies and meta-analyses have examined the role of acupuncture as a nonpharmacological approach to pain management as well as a component of comprehensive strategies to address opioid use disorder. We review and describe these in the context of safety, effectiveness, access and cost-related factors. With one in four U.S. hospitals as well as 88% of Veterans Health Administration facilities incorporating acupuncture, the feasibility of mobilizing and scaling up these treatment resources is being developed and demonstrated. We also identify potential facilitators and barriers to implementing acupuncture treatment. As part of a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management and/or opioid use disorder, we suggest that integrating acupuncture into treatment protocols may represent a viable strategy that is based on and consistent with public health principles.
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- Elizabeth Sommers
- Integrative Medicine and Health Disparities Program, Family Medicine Department, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.,Family Medicine Department, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Eastern Medicine Department, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California
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- Eastern Medicine Department, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California
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Park SH, Sung WS, Lee SH, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Seo BK, Chang GT, Yang HC, Keum DH, Kim EJ. The effectiveness and safety of Chuna manual therapy on scoliosis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24778. [PMID: 33655942 PMCID: PMC7939159 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Scoliosis is a spinal deformity and is diagnosed as Cobb angle being greater than 10°. Because it is accompanied with structural dysfunction, it can cause pain, worsen the patient's general health and quality of life. The prevalence of scoliosis has been increasing and many treatments, including surgical treatment and conservative treatment, such as observation, bracing, physiotherapy, and Chuna manual therapy (CMT), have been suggested. CMT is a manual therapy in Korean medicine that provides effective stimulation to the patient's body structure to treat structural dysfunction. After Korean national health insurance's coverage of CMT in 2019, the application of CMT for scoliosis has increased, and many studies have been reported. There have been attempts to elucidate the effectiveness of CMT on scoliosis; however, its effectiveness still remains unconfirmed. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of CMT on scoliosis. METHODS The published randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness and safety of CMT for scoliosis will be searched for in multiple electronic databases without the limitation of country and language. Data on characteristics of studies, interventions, comparators, outcome measures, results, and information for assessment of study quality will be extracted. The primary outcome will be the Cobb angle and the secondary outcomes will be the scales of pain, function, quality of life and disability, and adverse events. Data synthesis and analysis will be conducted using the Review Manager software for Windows (RevMan ver. 5.3.; Copenhagen; The Nordic Cochrane Center, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2014). Subgroup analysis to identify the differences between different CMT maneuvers will also be performed. For risk of bias assessment, the "risk of bias" tool from Cochrane Collaboration will be used. RESULTS This study will present the clinical evidence on the effectiveness and safety of CMT on scoliosis. CONCLUSION This study will propose useful evidence for treatment, further research, and health policies in the future.
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- Seo-Hyun Park
- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Graduate School, Seoul
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Seoul
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- Department of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul
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- Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Sung WS, Park JR, Park K, Youn I, Yeum HW, Kim S, Choi J, Cho Y, Hong Y, Park Y, Kim EJ, Nam D. The effectiveness and safety of electroacupuncture for nonspecific chronic low back pain: A protocol for systematic review and/or meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24281. [PMID: 33530216 PMCID: PMC7850747 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain (LBP) is a common symptom that affects almost 80% of the global population. LBP manifests as diverse pathologies and has different causes. The focus of this paper is nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) wherein the pain lasts for more than 12 weeks, and for which there is no definite cause. Although there are various treatment options for NSCLBP, including medication and exercise, each option has its own limitations. Although electroacupuncture (EA) has been known to have useful analgesic effects on chronic LBP, there is no systematic review (SR) on EA in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to systematically review and validate the effectiveness and safety of EA for NSCLBP. METHODS We will search for randomized controlled trials on the use of EA for NSCLBP in multiple electronic databases, manual searches, and contacting authors. We will screen and select studies according to the predefined criteria and extract the data needed for this SR. The primary outcome will be the pain index (Visual Analog Scale and Numeric Rating Scale), and the secondary outcomes will be the functional status (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire), patient-centered outcomes, and adverse events. We will perform a meta-analysis using Review Manager software (Version 5.3; Copenhagen; The Nordic Cochrane Center, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2014) and assess the risk of bias using Cochrane Collaboration "risk of bias" tools and the quality of evidence using the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation. RESULTS Our SR will investigate the effectiveness and safety of EA on NSCLBP. CONCLUSION Our SR will support the published clinical evidence of the usage of EA for NSCLBP to assess the effectiveness and safety of EA. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY; INPLASY2020120039.
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- Won-Suk Sung
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Singil Kyunghee Korean Medical Clinic, Seoul
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- Kyunghee Taerim Korean Medical Clinic, Incheon
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kwon CY, Lee B, Cheong MJ, Kim TH, Jang BH, Chung SY, Kim JW. Non-pharmacological Treatment for Elderly Individuals With Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Front Psychiatry 2021; 11:608896. [PMID: 33584374 PMCID: PMC7876437 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.608896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background: Insomnia causes a huge socioeconomic burden among the elderly, and is not simply a health problem. This study aimed to determine the comparative advantage of the effectiveness and acceptability of non-pharmacological interventions available for elderly individuals with insomnia. Methods: Comprehensive searches in 13 medical databases were performed to find relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to August 2019. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment of included RCTs using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias. A network meta-analysis within the frequentist model was performed by combining direct and indirect evidence from all available RCTs. The primary outcomes were effectiveness as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score and acceptability by the incidence of all-cause drop-out. Results: Twenty-eight RCTs involving 2,391 participants were included. Compared to wait-list, acupuncture (standardized mean difference -4.37, 95% confidence interval -8.53 to -0.12), acupuncture combined with benzodiazepines (-5.20, -9.82 to -0.57), behavioral therapy (-10.44, -17.31 to -3.58), benzodiazepines (-4.28, -8.45 to -0.11), benzodiazepines combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (-7.18, -12.17 to -2.19), and CBT (-4.93, -8.63 to -1.22) showed significant superiority in their effectiveness. No significant comparative superiority or inferiority was found in terms of acceptability. Conclusions: In terms of effectiveness as indicated by the PSQI total score, compared to wait-list, superior benefits were observed for acupuncture, acupuncture combined with benzodiazepines, behavioral treatment, benzodiazepines, benzodiazepines combined with CBT, and CBT. Importantly, combined treatments, including benzodiazepines combined with CBT or with acupuncture, were generally superior to other monotherapies. In terms of acceptability, there was not enough data to draw conclusions. However, most RCTs included had methodological problems related to the lack of blinding procedure, suggesting a risk of effect size overestimation. Registration: CRD42019145518.
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- Chan-Young Kwon
- Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Dong-eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Clinical Medicine Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Education Graduate of Wonkwang University, Iksan-si, South Korea
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- Korean Medicine Clinical Trial Center, Korean Medicine Hospital, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea
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Choi SK, Jo HR, Park SH, Sung WS, Keum DH, Kim EJ. The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for scoliosis: A protocol for systematic review and/or meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23238. [PMID: 33327244 PMCID: PMC7738006 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Scoliosis is a disease that affects all age groups and alters the three-dimensional deviation of the spinal axis. It is diagnosed when Cobb angle presents over 10 degrees and the reasons include aging, traumatic injuries, unknown origin, and disorders of congenital, neurological, musculoskeletal, and connective tissue. Scoliosis treatments are divided into surgical and conservative options. Surgery can correct the curved spine but has associated risks and economic burden. Conservative treatments, particularly bracing, prevent the progression of scoliosis, but still remains potential ingredient of curvation and patients poor compliance. Recent studies reported that various types of acupuncture can improve the curvation and the associated pain. However, there has been no systematic review on this issue. Therefore, this study will review the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture on scoliosis. METHODS Searching randomized controlled trials about the use of acupuncture for scoliosis will be performed using multiple electronic databases, manual search, and contact to authors e-mail if needed. We will select studies by the pre-defined criteria and summarize the data on study participants, interventions, control groups, outcome measurement, adverse events, and risk of bias. The primary outcome will be the Cobb angle, which is objective, and the secondary outcomes are associated with patient-centered indices (pain, functional status, and quality of life), which are subjective and adverse events. We will use Review Manager software (Version 5.3; Copenhagen; The Nordic Cochrane Center, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2014) to perform a meta-analysis and Cochrane Collaboration "risk of bias" tools to assess the risk of bias. RESULTS Our study will investigate the clinical evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture on scoliosis. CONCLUSION Our study will be informative to scoliosis patients, clinicians, policy makers, and researchers working with conservative management for scoliosis.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Yeh BY, Liu GH, Lee TY, Wong AMK, Chang HH, Chen YS. Efficacy of Electronic Acupuncture Shoes for Chronic Low Back Pain: Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e22324. [PMID: 33104004 PMCID: PMC7652696 DOI: 10.2196/22324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic low back pain is a common problem and is associated with high costs, including those related to health care and indirect costs due to absence at work or reduced productivity. Previous studies have demonstrated that acupuncture or electroacupuncture can relieve low back pain. Electronic acupuncture shoes (EAS) are a novel device designed in this study. This device combines the properties of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for clinical use. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of EAS in patients with chronic low back pain. METHODS In this prospective double-blinded randomized controlled study, the data of 83 patients who experienced chronic low back pain were analyzed. Patients came to our clinic for 20 visits and underwent assessment and treatment. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either EAS plus placebo nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (EAS group, n=42) or sham EAS plus NSAIDs (NSAID group, n=41). The visual analog scale (VAS) score and range of motion were assessed at baseline, before and after each EAS treatment, and 2 weeks after the last treatment. The time for achieving pain remission was recorded. Quality of life was assessed at the 2nd, 14th, and 20th visits. RESULTS After 6 weeks of treatment, the treatment success rate in each visit in the EAS group was higher than that in the NSAID group, as revealed by the intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) analyses, but significant differences were observed only during the 16th visit in the ITT analysis (EAS group: 31/37, 84% and NSAID group: 21/34, 62%; P=.04). The change in the VAS score from baseline in each visit in the EAS group was greater than that in the NSAID group, as revealed by the ITT and PP analyses, and significant differences were observed in the 5th visit and 9th visit in the ITT analysis (P=.048 and P=.048, respectively). Significant differences were observed in the left rotation in the 2nd visit and 4th visit (P=.049 and P=.03, respectively). No significant differences were observed in the VAS score before and after treatment in each visit and in the quality of life in both groups. CONCLUSIONS EAS might serve as a reliable alternative therapeutic tool for patients with chronic low back pain who are contraindicated for oral NSAIDs. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02468297 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02468297.
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- Bo-Yan Yeh
- Division of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Sleep Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, and Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Molassiotis A, Dawkins B, Longo R, Suen LK, Cheng HL, Mok T, Hulme CT, Yeo W. Economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Acupunct Med 2020; 39:41-52. [PMID: 32404001 DOI: 10.1177/0964528420920285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in Hong Kong. METHODS A within trial cost-utility analysis with the primary endpoint for the economic evaluation being the Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) and associated Incremental Cost Effectiveness Ratio (ICER) over 14 weeks of treatment. A secondary cost-effectiveness analysis was undertaken with the endpoint being change in pain as measured on the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). RESULTS Eighty-seven patients were randomised to acupuncture or usual care. Acupuncture resulted in significant improvements in pain intensity (8- and 14-week mean changes compared to usual care of -1.8 and -1.8, respectively), pain interference (8- and 14-week mean changes compared to usual care of -1.5 and -0.9, respectively) and indicators of quality of life and neurotoxicity-related symptoms. However, in the economic evaluation there was little difference in QALYs between the two arms (mean change 0.209 and 0.200 in the acupuncture and usual care arms, respectively). Also, costs yielded deterministic ICERs of HK$616,965.62, HK$824,083.44 and HK$540,727.56 per QALY gained from the health care provider perspective, the societal perspective and the patient perspective, respectively. These costs are significantly higher than the cost-effectiveness threshold of HK$180,450 that was used for the base case analysis. CONCLUSION While acupuncture can improve symptoms and quality of life indicators related to CIPN, it is unlikely to be a cost-effective treatment for CIPN-related pain in health care systems with limited resources. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02553863 (ClinicalTrials.gov) post-results.
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- Alex Molassiotis
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR
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- Academic Unit of Health Economics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Academic Unit of Health Economics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR
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- Academic Unit of Health Economics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR
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Comachio J, Oliveira CC, Silva IFR, Magalhães MO, Marques AP. Effectiveness of Manual and Electrical Acupuncture for Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2020; 13:87-93. [PMID: 32224119 DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2020.03.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2019] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain is a common condition that can be effectively treated by acupuncture. However, several treatment point prescriptions and further electrical needle stimulation (i.e., local acupoints, distal acupoints, and sensitized acupoints) may be used. There is an implicit yet unexplored assumption about the evidence on manual and electrical stimulation techniques. OBJECTIVE The present study aims to identify effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) and manual acupuncture (MA) on pain and disability in patients with chronic nonspecific low back. METHODS This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial. Sixty-six patients between 20 and 60 years of age with non-specific chronic low back pain experiencing low back pain lasting for at least the previous three months and ≥3 points on a 10 numerical analogic scale. Patients diagnosed with chronic LBP were assigned to receive either 12 sessions of MA or EA. The primary outcomes measurements were pain intensity on Numeric Rating Scale and disability by Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire. RESULTS The participants reported improvements post-treatment to pain intensity and disability respectively; however, no differences between groups were observed. Regarding the secondary outcomes, we observed a between-group difference only for kinesiophobia in favor of the manual acupuncture group (difference = -4.1 points, 95% CI = -7.0 to -1.1). The results were maintained after 3 months of follow-up. CONCLUSION The study provides evidence that EA is not superior to MA treatment. Both therapies had similar efficacy in reducing pain and disability for chronic nonspecific low back pain.
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- Josielli Comachio
- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, University of Para, Belem, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Nielsen A, Tick H, Mao JJ, Hecht F. Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health Commentary to CMS; RE: National Coverage Analysis (NCA) Tracking Sheet for Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain (CAG-00452N). Glob Adv Health Med 2019; 8:2164956119857648. [PMID: 31321149 PMCID: PMC6624915 DOI: 10.1177/2164956119857648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Arya Nielsen
- Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Family Medicine, and Anesthesiology & Pain
Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, San Francisco,
California
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- Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
- Department of Family Medicine, and Anesthesiology & Pain
Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, San Francisco,
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Liu M, Chen J, Ren Q, Zhu W, Yan D, Nie H, Chen X, Zhou X. Acupuncture and related techniques for type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review protocol. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14059. [PMID: 30633207 PMCID: PMC6336543 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major global health problem. As a complementary treatment, acupuncture and related techniques are widely used to treat metabolic and endocrine diseases, but their efficacy and safety for T2DM are yet to be established. This systematic review will qualitatively and quantitatively summarize the current randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and related techniques in patients with T2DM. METHODS Comprehensive literature searches will be performed on PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and a trial registry "ClinicalTrials.gov" from inception to December 3, 2018. We will include RCTs for patients with T2DM that compared acupuncture with placebo, antidiabetic drugs, lifestyle interventions, or the combination. Primary outcomes are fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c. Secondary outcomes include 2-hour blood glucose, fasting insulin, homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance, incidence of diabetic complications, and acupuncture-related adverse events. The risk of bias of the RCTs included in the review will be examined using a revised Cochrane handbook tool. Heterogeneity will be detected using Cochran Q test and I statistics. With the use of random effects model, we will perform meta-analyses to pool results of RCTs. The effect measures will be weighted or standardized mean difference with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the continuous outcomes and risk ratio with 95% CIs for the dichotomous outcomes. Subgroup analyses and meta-regression with predefined effect modifiers will be performed to explore the sources of heterogeneity. Where appropriate, we will assess the possibility of reporting bias based on funnel plots and quantitative detection. We will appraise the quality of evidence using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system for each outcome. RESULTS This study will provide accurate results and balanced inferences on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and related techniques on T2DM. CONCLUSION This well-designed systematic review will establish high-quality evidence of the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and related techniques for T2DM to facilitate the clinical practice and guideline development. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018115639.
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- Meilu Liu
- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi
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Fan AY, Miller DW, Bolash B, Bauer M, McDonald J, Faggert S, He H, Li YM, Matecki A, Camardella L, Koppelman MH, Stone JAM, Meade L, Pang J. Acupuncture's Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture as a Primary, Non-Pharmacologic Method for Pain Relief and Management-White Paper 2017. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2018; 15:411-425. [PMID: 29103410 DOI: 10.1016/s2095-4964(17)60378-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
The United States (U.S.) is facing a national opioid epidemic, and medical systems are in need of non-pharmacologic strategies that can be employed to decrease the public's opioid dependence. Acupuncture has emerged as a powerful, evidence-based, safe, cost-effective, and available treatment modality suitable to meeting this need. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for the management of numerous types of pain conditions, and mechanisms of action for acupuncture have been described and are understandable from biomedical, physiologic perspectives. Further, acupuncture's cost-effectiveness can dramatically decrease health care expenditures, both from the standpoint of treating acute pain and through avoiding addiction to opioids that requires costly care, destroys quality of life, and can lead to fatal overdose. Numerous federal regulatory agencies have advised or mandated that healthcare systems and providers offer non-pharmacologic treatment options for pain. Acupuncture stands out as the most evidence-based, immediately available choice to fulfil these calls. Acupuncture can safely, easily, and cost-effectively be incorporated into hospital settings as diverse as the emergency department, labor and delivery suites, and neonatal intensive care units to treat a variety of commonly seen pain conditions. Acupuncture is already being successfully and meaningfully utilized by the Veterans Administration and various branches of the U.S. Military, in some studies demonstrably decreasing the volume of opioids prescribed when included in care.
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- The American Society of Acupuncturists, Chicago, IL 60618, USA.,The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, La Verne, CA 91750, USA.,Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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- The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, La Verne, CA 91750, USA
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- The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, La Verne, CA 91750, USA.,The Acupuncture Now Foundation, La Verne, CA 91750, USA
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- The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, La Verne, CA 91750, USA.,The Acupuncture Evidence Project, Providence, RI 02860, USA
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- The American Society of Acupuncturists, Chicago, IL 60618, USA.,The Acupuncture Society of Virginia, Vienna, VA 22182, USA
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- The American Society of Acupuncturists, Chicago, IL 60618, USA.,The National Federation of Chinese TCM Organizations, New York, NY 11501, USA.,The American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety, Greenwich, CT 06878, USA
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- The American Traditional Chinese Medicine Society, New York, NY 11501, USA
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- The American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety, Greenwich, CT 06878, USA.,Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System, Oakland, CA 94602, USA
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- The American Society of Acupuncturists, Chicago, IL 60618, USA.,The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, La Verne, CA 91750, USA
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- The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, La Verne, CA 91750, USA.,The Acupuncture Evidence Project, Providence, RI 02860, USA
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- The American Society of Acupuncturists, Chicago, IL 60618, USA.,Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- The American Society of Acupuncturists, Chicago, IL 60618, USA.,The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, La Verne, CA 91750, USA
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- University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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Acupuncture and Neural Mechanism in the Management of Low Back Pain-An Update. MEDICINES 2018; 5:medicines5030063. [PMID: 29941854 PMCID: PMC6164863 DOI: 10.3390/medicines5030063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Within the last 10 years, the percentage of low back pain (LBP) prevalence increased by 18%. The management and high cost of LBP put a tremendous burden on the healthcare system. Many risk factors have been identified, such as lifestyle, trauma, degeneration, postural impairment, and occupational related factors; however, as high as 95% of the cases of LBP are non-specific. Currently, LBP is treated pharmacologically. Approximately 25 to 30% of the patients develop serious side effects, such as drowsiness and drug addiction. Spinal surgery often does not result in a massive improvement of pain relief. Therefore, complementary approaches are being integrated into the rehabilitation programs. These include chiropractic therapy, physiotherapy, massage, exercise, herbal medicine and acupuncture. Acupuncture for LBP is one of the most commonly used non-pharmacological pain-relieving techniques. This is due to its low adverse effects and cost-effectiveness. Currently, many randomized controlled trials and clinical research studies have produced promising results. In this article, the causes and incidence of LBP on global health care are reviewed. The importance of treatment by acupuncture is considered. The efforts to reveal the link between acupuncture points and anatomical features and the neurological mechanisms that lead to acupuncture-induced analgesic effect are reviewed.
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Tick H, Nielsen A, Pelletier KR, Bonakdar R, Simmons S, Glick R, Ratner E, Lemmon RL, Wayne P, Zador V. Evidence-Based Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Comprehensive Pain Care: The Consortium Pain Task Force White Paper. Explore (NY) 2018; 14:177-211. [PMID: 29735382 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 191] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Medical pain management is in crisis; from the pervasiveness of pain to inadequate pain treatment, from the escalation of prescription opioids to an epidemic in addiction, diversion and overdose deaths. The rising costs of pain care and managing adverse effects of that care have prompted action from state and federal agencies including the DOD, VHA, NIH, FDA and CDC. There is pressure for pain medicine to shift away from reliance on opioids, ineffective procedures and surgeries toward comprehensive pain management that includes evidence-based nonpharmacologic options. This White Paper details the historical context and magnitude of the current pain problem including individual, social and economic impacts as well as the challenges of pain management for patients and a healthcare workforce engaging prevalent strategies not entirely based in current evidence. Detailed here is the evidence-base for nonpharmacologic therapies effective in postsurgical pain with opioid sparing, acute non-surgical pain, cancer pain and chronic pain. Therapies reviewed include acupuncture therapy, massage therapy, osteopathic and chiropractic manipulation, meditative movement therapies Tai chi and yoga, mind body behavioral interventions, dietary components and self-care/self-efficacy strategies. Transforming the system of pain care to a responsive comprehensive model necessitates that options for treatment and collaborative care must be evidence-based and include effective nonpharmacologic strategies that have the advantage of reduced risks of adverse events and addiction liability. The evidence demands a call to action to increase awareness of effective nonpharmacologic treatments for pain, to train healthcare practitioners and administrators in the evidence base of effective nonpharmacologic practice, to advocate for policy initiatives that remedy system and reimbursement barriers to evidence-informed comprehensive pain care, and to promote ongoing research and dissemination of the role of effective nonpharmacologic treatments in pain, focused on the short- and long-term therapeutic and economic impact of comprehensive care practices.
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- Heather Tick
- Departments of Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
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- Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
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- Department of Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Pain Management, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, La Jolla, CA
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- MedStar Health, Institute for Innovation, Integrative Medicine Initiatives, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Washington, DC
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Beaumont Hospital Integrative Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI
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Langevin HM, Wayne PM. What Is the Point? The Problem with Acupuncture Research That No One Wants to Talk About. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:200-207. [PMID: 29493256 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2017.0366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Despite having made substantial progress in academic rigor over the past decades, acupuncture research has been the focus of long-standing and persistent attacks by skeptics. One recurring theme of critics is that the concept of acupuncture points has no scientific validity. Meanwhile, the subject of whether-or-not acupuncture points "exist" has been given too little attention within the acupuncture research community. In this article, we argue that failure to use clear terminology and rigorously investigate the subject of acupuncture points has hindered the growing legitimacy of acupuncture as an evidence-based therapy. We propose that a coordinated effort is needed to improve the use of terminology related to acupuncture points, combined with rigorous investigation of their "specificity" and possible biological basis.
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- Helene M Langevin
- Division of Preventive Medicine, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School , Boston, MA
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Mallory MJ, Hauschulz JL, Do A, Dreyer NE, Bauer BA. Case Reports of Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists at Mayo Clinic: New Allies in Expediting Patient Diagnoses. Explore (NY) 2017; 14:149-151. [PMID: 29395572 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2017.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Acupuncturists and massage therapists practicing within hospital and clinic settings is a relatively new, but growing phenomenon. Many clinical trials have documented the therapeutic roles these professionals can play in caring for patients. However, to our knowledge, little emphasis has been placed on their ability to aid in the diagnostic process. We report here our experience with these providers playing a critical role in contributing novel diagnostic information, both in the outpatient and inpatient settings. These observations suggest that acupuncturists and massage therapists can play a strategic role in helping achieve timely diagnoses for many patients. Strategies on how to incorporate these professionals into the care flow in the clinic and hospital are discussed.
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- Molly J Mallory
- Integrative Medicine and Health, Division General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Integrative Medicine and Health, Division General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Integrative Medicine and Health, Division General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Integrative Medicine and Health, Division General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
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Borah BJ, Naessens JM, Glasgow AE, Bauer BA, Chon TY. Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in an employee population: A retrospective analysis. Complement Ther Med 2017; 31:14-19. [PMID: 28434466 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether acupuncture is a cost-effective adjunct to usual care for Mayo Clinic employees and their dependents experiencing pain symptoms. DESIGN Retrospective review of the medical and billing records of 466 employee-patients and their dependents who had received acupuncture as part of their care and 466 propensity score-matched control patients. INTERVENTIONS Usual care in combination with acupuncture compared with usual care alone. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure was the total costs of care for all medical care and pharmacy services incurred from 1year before the index visit to 14 months after the index date. Secondary outcomes included the number of hospital visits, total inpatient days, emergency department visits, primary care or general medicine office visits, specialty office visits, and physical therapy services. Pain scores (patient-rated scores from 0 to 10) were extracted from the medical record, if available. RESULTS Costs of care were similar between the 2 groups. No cost savings were noted for the acupuncture group. CONCLUSIONS Several limitations to the study may have precluded a finding of cost-effectiveness. Future studies should include prospective evaluation of costs and other outcomes in a comparison between acupuncture and usual care in a randomized control trial.
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- Bijan J Borah
- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- The Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.
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Low back pain remains one of the most common patient complaints. It can exist alone or with the presence of lower extremity symptoms. Review of evidence-based guidelines will assist primary care providers in the identification and treatment of various lumbar disorders in addition to ruling out specific lumbar spinal pathologies.
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- Robert L Metzger
- Robert L. Metzger is an FNP at the Parkland Health & Hospital System, Department of Orthopedics at the Orthopedic Spine Clinic, Dallas, Tex
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Domes CM, Kruger CL. Therapists, Trainers, and Acupuncturists: Focused Review for the Orthopedic Surgeon. Orthopedics 2015; 38:e1121-6. [PMID: 26652334 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20151123-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Effective treatment of orthopedic injuries requires a multidisciplinary team, including physical and occupational therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, and acupuncturists. Orthopedic surgeons commonly encounter these practitioners but may not be familiar with the training, credentialing, and most importantly, the appropriate use of members of this team. There are general similarities in practice locations as well as types of symptoms addressed by the providers discussed, which include the treatment of physical pain, evaluation and treatment of physical impairment, and some facilitation of adaptation to the limitations caused by injuries. Across the 5 types of providers discussed there are widely varying training and licensing requirements, specializations, and continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. This article provides a focused review of these members of the multidisciplinary team and highlights the current American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommendations for the use of occupational and physical therapists for orthopedic conditions, including hip fractures, total hip arthroplasty, and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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