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Tsai J, Beydoun HA, Howard A, St Pierre C. Small Observational Study of Battlefield Acupuncture for Homeless-Experienced Veterans. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2024. [PMID: 39007194 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Background: Homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) are an important but challenging group to care for in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and there are opportunities to examine the potential of integrative and complementary medicine approaches. Methods: This observational study enrolled 33 HEVs in a one-group observational, prospective study of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) with a monthly follow-up for 3 months after initiating BFA. Results: Linear growth curve analyses revealed a significant improvement in overall pain scores and scores on the effects of pain on activity level, mood, and stress. Conclusions: These preliminary findings suggest the potential of BFA to improve pain among HEVs as an area for further research.
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- Jack Tsai
- National Center on Homelessness among Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Homeless Programs Office, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- National Center on Homelessness among Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Homeless Programs Office, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Bedford Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Bedford Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
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Uddin N, Levine DL. Battlefield Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Migraines. Cureus 2024; 16:e60369. [PMID: 38883138 PMCID: PMC11178380 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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A 70-year-old man presented with worsening migraines and was referred to a neurologist by their primary care doctor for further workup. Imaging and lab work were benign. The patient then underwent several trials of various first and second-line medications and anti-migraine devices to no avail. It was not until one session of battlefield acupuncture, where five needles were placed in the patient's ear for a few days, that the patient had a resolution of his symptoms.
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- Niyaz Uddin
- Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, USA
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Baagil H, Baagil H, Gerbershagen MU. Preoperative Anxiety Impact on Anesthetic and Analgesic Use. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:2069. [PMID: 38138172 PMCID: PMC10744982 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59122069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Anxiety is a complex emotional state that can arise from the anticipation of a threatening event, and preoperative anxiety is a common experience among adult patients undergoing surgery. In adult patients, the incidence of preoperative anxiety varies widely across different surgical groups, and it can result in a variety of psychophysiological responses and problems. Despite its negative impact, preoperative anxiety often receives insufficient attention in clinical practice. To improve pain management strategies, there is a need for further research on personalized approaches that take into account various factors that contribute to an individual's pain experience. These personalized approaches could involve developing tools to identify individuals who are more likely to experience increased pain and may require additional analgesia. To address this, regular assessments of anxiety levels should be conducted during preoperative visits, and counseling should be provided to patients with high levels of anxiety. Identifying and addressing preoperative anxiety in a timely manner can help reduce its incidence and potential consequences.
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- Hanaa Baagil
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Cologne Holweide, Teaching Hospital of the University Cologne, Neufelder Str. 32, 51067 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
- JARA-BRAIN Institute Molecular Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, Research Center Jülich, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Cologne Holweide, Teaching Hospital of the University Cologne, Neufelder Str. 32, 51067 Cologne, Germany
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Kwak HY, Leem J, Seung HB, Kwon CY, Jeong HS, Kim SH. Acupuncture Therapy for Military Veterans Suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Related Symptoms: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2957. [PMID: 37998449 PMCID: PMC10671227 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11222957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Military personnel in combat face a high risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, a protocol-based scoping review was conducted to identify the current status of research on the efficacy of acupuncture for treating combat-related PTSD in military personnel. A literature search was conducted across 14 databases in November 2022, and data from the included studies were collected and descriptively analyzed. A total of eight studies were included. Participants were assessed for core PTSD symptoms using the PTSD Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 and the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale, as well as related symptoms, such as sleep issues. Although the efficacy of acupuncture has been substantiated in numerous studies, certain metrics did not exhibit improvement. Auricular acupuncture was the most commonly used treatment (50%) followed by manual acupuncture (25%) and a combination of both (25%). Shenmen and Kidney points were frequently targeted at auricular acupoints. The treatment period varied between 5 days and 2 months. While adverse events were reported in two of the fifty-five patients in the intervention group and in four of the sixty-four patients in the control group in the randomized controlled trial studies, no fatal adverse events were reported.
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- Hui-Yong Kwak
- Republic of Korea Army, Capital Defense Command, Gwacheon-daero, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08801, Republic of Korea;
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- Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksan-daero, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea;
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- College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, 1, Hanuidae-ro, Gyeongsan 38578, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47227, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry of Korean Medicine, Pohang Korean Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Daegu Haany University, Pohang 37685, Republic of Korea
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Cesario E, Larionova N, Scalo J, Tepe V, Esquivel C, Spear SA. Battlefield Acupuncture as a Treatment Option for Chronic Tinnitus: A Pilot Study. Mil Med 2023; 188:3295-3301. [PMID: 37522358 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION There is no cure for tinnitus, which is a highly prevalent condition in service members and veterans. Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) can be used to manage pain and stress-related symptoms. We investigated BFA as a safe, low-cost treatment for tinnitus perception and coping in eight chronic tinnitus patients who were followed for 6 months after two BFA treatments to identify changes in tinnitus severity or impact. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients completed case history, Tinnitus Screener, Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), Tinnitus Reaction Questionnaire (TRQ), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaires at baseline, at two BFA treatment sessions (2 weeks apart), and at four follow-up sessions (at 1, 2, 4 and 6 months after treatment). Questionnaire score changes were evaluated over time by using restricted maximum likelihood hierarchical regression modeling from baseline to 1-, 2-, 4-, and 6-month post-treatment follow-ups. RESULTS TFI and TRQ group means were both significantly reduced at 1 month after treatment, and these reductions persisted through the 2- and 4-month follow-ups. The TRQ group mean remained significantly reduced after 6 months. CONCLUSIONS Findings from eight chronic tinnitus sufferers who received two BFA treatment sessions are reported here, suggesting at least short-term treatment benefits observed as reductions in tinnitus-related psychological distress and impact. Although these findings are constrained by the study's small sample size and limited treatment period, its findings underscore the need for further research to determine the potential benefits of BFA for individuals who suffer from chronic tinnitus. Future research should consider the possibility of more lasting benefits through extended BFA treatment, with a comparison of BFA treatment against other treatment methods.
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- Erin Cesario
- zCore Business Solutions, Inc., Round Rock, TX 78681, USA
- Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, DHA/R&E/HCE, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
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- zCore Business Solutions, Inc., Round Rock, TX 78681, USA
- Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, DHA/R&E/HCE, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
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- zCore Business Solutions, Inc., Round Rock, TX 78681, USA
- Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, DHA/R&E/HCE, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
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- Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, DHA/R&E/HCE, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
- The Geneva Foundation, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
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- Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, DHA/R&E/HCE, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
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- Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, DHA/R&E/HCE, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
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Chiwandamira F. Using Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA or Auricular Acupuncture) to Treat Primary Headaches in the Emergency Department. Adv Emerg Nurs J 2023; 45:321-326. [PMID: 37885086 DOI: 10.1097/tme.0000000000000487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Patients with headaches who present to the emergency department (ED) need prompt pain management. Headaches are a common complaint in the ED. Urgent evaluation is critical to assess for life-threatening headache causes. Once the causes of secondary headaches are ruled out, various pain control modalities for primary headaches can be used. This article and case will illustrate the treatment of primary headaches using battlefield acupuncture (BFA) as it is effective, minimally invasive, and has minimal undesired side effects or interactions. BFA will continue to work after the patient has left the ED. Average pain relief can be 4-7 days but varies depending on etiology. BFA presents an opportunity to minimize costly resource overutilization while still providing an option for quick, safe, and effective pain control. The article will also briefly mention some crucial headache assessments (detailed education on headache assessment should be done separately by the reader).
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Fragoso NM, Masson R, Gillenwater TJ, Shi VY, Hsiao JL. Emerging Treatments and the Clinical Trial Landscape for Hidradenitis Suppurativa-Part II: Procedural and Wound Care Therapies. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2023:10.1007/s13555-023-00957-5. [PMID: 37402030 PMCID: PMC10366058 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-023-00957-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Procedural treatments are a cornerstone of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) management. New interventional therapies are being studied as part of the upsurge in HS research and clinical trials. Additionally, draining wounds can impart a significant negative impact on patients' quality of life, requiring daily dressing changes. However, standardized guidelines on how to best manage HS wounds both day-to-day and post-procedure are lacking. In part II of this emerging therapies review, procedural treatments and wound care dressings and devices that are being investigated for HS management are discussed.
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- Natalie M Fragoso
- Department of Dermatology, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Southern California, 1441 Eastlake Ave, Ezralow Tower, Suite 5301, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA.
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Yin MXC, Chan JSM, Lau BHP, Leung PPY, Gao S, Yuen LP, Chan CLW, Ng SM. A self-administered moxibustion-cum-massage intervention for older adults with chronic pain in the community: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med 2023; 72:102908. [PMID: 36516897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of a simple, self-administrable moxibustion-cum-massage intervention for relieving chronic pain and improving psychological well-being for older adults in the community. DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. SETTING Seventy-eight participants with chronic pain were randomly assigned to the intervention and waitlist control groups. INTERVENTIONS Participants received two moxa sticks a day to use the moxibustion-cum-massage procedure with the help of trained volunteers or caregivers for five consecutive days. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Participates' pain level, sleep quality, depression and subjective well-being were measured before the intervention (T0), immediately after the intervention (T1), and one week after the intervention (T2). RESULTS Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant group × time interaction effect in subjective well-being with a medium effect size. Regarding within-group effects in the intervention group at post-intervention (T1), the subjective pain level was significantly reduced with a small effect size, while sleep quality and depression significantly improved with large effect sizes. The control group showed no significant within-group effects in these variables. Maintenance effects at follow-up (T2) were not significant. CONCLUSION Despite the short intervention timeframe of five days, the study revealed preliminary evidence that the moxibustion-cum-massage intervention can be an effective, self-administrable pain relief regime for older adults. A longer period of intervention time is suggested for future studies.
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- Margaret X C Yin
- School of Humanities, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Counselling and Psychology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong
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- School of Sociology, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing 102249, China
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- International Association for Health and Yangsheng, Hong Kong
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Jiang SL, Jiang XM, Zheng QX, Liu XW. Auricular bean embedding improves urination in epidural labor analgesia: A single center randomized controlled study. Technol Health Care 2023:THC220660. [PMID: 36776083 PMCID: PMC10357180 DOI: 10.3233/thc-220660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acupoint buried beans on the auricle is a feasible method to prevent and treat postpartum urinary retention. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effect of auricular acupoint buried beans on postpartum urination and maternal and fetal outcomes following epidural analgesia for labor. METHODS Two hundred forty primiparas underwent vaginal trial labor analgesia from May 2020 to January 2021 and were randomly placed into the intervention and control groups. Both groups received epidural labor analgesia. Maternal urination during labor, 2 h postpartum, and the time for first postpartum urination were recorded as primary outcomes, with maternal and infant outcomes documented as secondary results. Statistical analysis was performed using the independent sample t-test, non-parametric rank-sum, or chi-square test using the SPSS Statistics 25.0 software. RESULTS Two hundred eight study participants were subsequently included in the results, i.e., 105 patients in the intervention group and 103 in the control group. The intervention group comprised a significantly lower number of patients with excessive residual urine volume at cervical dilatation of 5-6 cm (P< 0.05). The total postpartum score of the intervention group was lower than in the control group (P< 0.01), and the time to first urination was shorter compared with the control group (P< 0.05). In the intervention group, the time of labor analgesia, the duration of the first stage of labor, and the total labor time were shorter compared with the control group (P< 0.01). CONCLUSION Auricular acupoint embedded beans can improve the urination status at cervical dilatation of 5-6 cm and 2 h postpartum, as well as significantly shorten the duration of labor.
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- Sheng Li Jiang
- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.,Labor Room, School of Nursing, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Nursing Department, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Nursing Department, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Labor Room, School of Nursing, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Seung HB, Leem J, Kwak HY, Kwon CY, Kim SH. Acupuncture for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and related symptoms after combat exposure: Protocol for a scoping review of clinical studies. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0273131. [PMID: 37083860 PMCID: PMC10120924 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Posttraumatic stress disorder is caused by traumatic events such as death, serious injury, and sexual violence. Military personnel and veterans are at high risk for posttraumatic stress disorder. Conventional posttraumatic stress disorder treatments have certain limitations. Complementary and integrative medicine treatments, especially acupuncture, are potential novel first-line treatments that may overcome these limitations. We aim to investigate the current status of the available clinical evidence related to acupuncture treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in war veterans. We will follow the scoping review process as previously described. The study question is as follows: "Which types of clinical research designs, study types, study durations, adverse events, and clinical outcomes have been reported regarding acupuncture therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in military veterans?" We will perform a comprehensive search of Medline, Excerpta Medica dataBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Scopus databases, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and PsycArticles databases, as well as Chinese, Korean, and Japanese databases, from inception to June 2022. Data from the included studies will be collected and descriptively analyzed in relation to our research question. The extracted data will be collated, synthesized, and summarized according to the analytical framework of a scoping review. The protocol of this study adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews to ensure the clarity and completeness of our reporting in all phases of this scoping review (Protocol registration: https://osf.io/t723f/). The findings of this scoping review will provide fundamental data that will help researchers identify appropriate research questions and design further studies on the use of acupuncture for PTSD management in military veterans. These results will be helpful for developing disaster site-specific research protocols for future clinical trials on this topic.
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- Hye-Bin Seung
- College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- Republic of Korea Army, Capital Defense Command, Gwacheon-daero, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Dong-Eui University College of Korean Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry of Korean Medicine, Pohang Korean Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Daegu Haany University, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Su SH, Lai PF, Yu HY, Chen KC, Wu K, Huang CK, Tseng WC, Lai CY, Huang CP, Ho TJ. Application of acupuncture in the emergency department for patients with ileus: A pilot prospective cohort clinical study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31245. [PMID: 36316877 PMCID: PMC9622632 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031245] [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: 11/07/2022] Open
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Acupuncture can be conveniently used for pain control in patients with a variety of conditions, and it has obvious effects on various acute pains. In 2018, we implemented a program for emergency treatment with Chinese medicine to promote the integration of Chinese and Western medicine at the Emergency Department (ED). Ileus is a common cause of abdominal pain among patients in the ED, and it is an indication for emergency treatment with Chinese medicine. This study investigated the efficacy of acupuncture as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-based treatment method for the treatment of patients with ileus in the ED. We analyzed data of patients with ileus, who visited ED between January and December 2019, and compared the length of ED stay between the Western medicine group and the Western medicine plus acupuncture group. Furthermore, pain intensity was measured by a visual analogue scale before and after acupuncture. We found that the length of ED stay was 10.8 hours lesser in the Western medicine plus acupuncture group than in the Western medicine group (P = .04), and the visual analogue scale score decreased by 2.0 on average from before to after acupuncture treatment (P = .02). Acupuncture treatment was effective and rapid in relieving the symptoms and discomfort in patients with ileus and in reducing their length of stay in the ED.
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- San-Hua Su
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
- Integration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
- Integration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Integration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
- Integration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
- School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
- * Correspondence: Tsung-Jung Ho, Department of Chinese Medicine, Integration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital; School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC Taiwan (e-mail: )
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Livesey ACS, Hu YWE, Boldt BF, Sturgill SB, Serafine MS, Fraser JJ. Battlefield Acupuncture for Palliation of Periprocedural and Postprocedural Pain during Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections. Curr Sports Med Rep 2022; 21:265-266. [PMID: 35946844 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Audrey C S Livesey
- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, CA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, CA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, CA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, CA
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Xu G, Lei H, Huang L, Xiao Q, Huang B, Zhou Z, Tian H, Huang F, Liu Y, Zhao L, Li X, Liang F. The dose-effect association between acupuncture sessions and its effects on major depressive disorder: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. J Affect Disord 2022; 310:318-327. [PMID: 35504399 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.04.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The benefits of acupuncture on Major depressive disorder (MDD) have been well established in previous studies. However, uncertainty exists regarding the dose-effect relationship between acupuncture and MDD. This study aims to explore the association between acupuncture and its effects on MDD based on previously published data. METHODS Nine databases were searched from inception until 10th September 2021. Randomized controlled trials that compared acupuncture with sham acupuncture, or anti-depressants, were included. The data extraction, and assessing the data quality and risk of bias completed by two researcher, respectively. A non-linear meta-regression approach with restricted cubic spline was used to investigate the dose-effect relationship between acupuncture sessions and their effects on the Hamilton rating scale for depression (HAMD) score. RESULTS Of the 20,835 citations screened, 62 studies (2269 patients of MDD) were included. The dose-effect meta-analysis suggested that acupuncture session was associated with a decline in HAMD scores. Overall, an increase in the number of acupuncture sessions received was associated with symptom improvement in MDD patients. After 8 acupuncture sessions, the HAMD score decreased from 17.68 (95% CI: -11.81, -4.80) to 8.30 (95% CI: 14.23-21.13). After 24 acupuncture sessions, a decrease in HAMD scores was observed in 51% of cases (95% CI: 48% to 54%). After 36 acupuncture sessions, the effect of improvement in HAMD scores peaked at 66% of cases (95% CI: 59% to 72%). CONCLUSIONS A dose-effect relationship was found between the number of acupuncture sessions and HAMD scores. 36 acupuncture sessions were associated with optimal clinical response. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42021290143.
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- Guixing Xu
- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 3, Hai yun cang Hutong, Dong cheng District, Beijing 100007, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China.
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 37 Shi-er-qiao Rd, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan, China.
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Johnston K, Bonjour T, Powell J, April MD. Battlefield Acupuncture Versus Standard Pharmacologic Treatment of Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Emerg Med 2021; 61:406-415. [PMID: 34364702 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2021.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) offers a novel analgesic option that avoids the need for pharmacologic interventions with problematic side effect profiles. OBJECTIVE To compare BFA with standard pharmacologic interventions to treat patients in the emergency department (ED) with low back pain. METHODS We conducted a nonblinded randomized controlled trial of a convenience sample of adults presenting to an urban tertiary care ED with a chief complaint of low back pain. We randomized subjects to undergo either BFA or the control arm in which they received standard pharmacologic therapies at the discretion of their treating clinician. The primary outcome was mean pain reduction measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) from enrollment to 30-40 min postintervention. Secondary outcomes included the Back Pain Functional Scale (BPFS; scores range from 0-60) measured at 30-40 min postintervention and again at 48-72 h postintervention. RESULTS We enrolled 52 subjects with 26 randomized to each arm. The mean decrease in pain VAS was 33.4 mm among patients undergoing BFA vs. 21.5 mm in the control arm (effect size difference 12.0 mm [95% confidence interval {CI} 0.1-23.8 mm]). The median improvement in the BPFS score at 48-72 h postintervention was 12.0 among patients undergoing BFA vs. 8.0 in the control arm (effect size difference 4 [95% CI -9.0 to 16.0]). There were no adverse events. CONCLUSIONS BFA shows promise for further study as an alternative to standard pharmacologic interventions among adults presenting to the ED with low back pain. © 2021 Elsevier Inc.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kyle Johnston
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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- 40th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, 627th Hospital Center, Fort Carson, Colorado; Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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