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Kaur H, Yeluri R, Garg N, Choudhary R, Sisodia M. The Effect of Three-point Acupressure Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Children Undergoing Dental Procedures. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024; 17:136-142. [DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2024] Open
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Yue J, Hao D, Liu S, Yu J, Meng L, Lv J, Guo J. Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29262. [PMID: 38617960 PMCID: PMC11015441 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Allergic rhinitis, one of the common diseases in otolaryngology, has shown an increasing incidence under the influence of various geographical, cultural and economic factors, making it a common and serious global public health problem. Modern medicine uses medication as the primary therapy for allergic rhinitis, but poor symptom control and easy relapse are the disadvantages of this treatment. However, Traditional Chinese medicine, with its long history, has treated allergic rhinitis by symptomatic treatment according to pattern differentiation with its unique insights and methods, which are effective and safe in numerous clinical studies. Therefore, this paper describes TCM decoction, acupuncture, moxibustion, acupoint application, catgut-embedding therapy and ear acupuncture in the treatment of AR. This study aims to provide more personalized and precise treatment for allergic rhinitis patients by investigating the mechanism of action, clinical research and development of traditional Chinese medicine treatments.
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- Jing Yue
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qilu Hospital(Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Hua K, Cummings M, Bernatik M, Brinkhaus B, Usichenko T, Dietzel J. Cardiovascular effects of auricular stimulation -a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1227858. [PMID: 37727325 PMCID: PMC10505819 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1227858] [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] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Background The number of randomized controlled trials using auricular stimulation (AS) such as transauricular vagus nerve stimulation, or other auricular electrostimulation or auricular acupuncture or acupressure, in experimental and clinical settings, has increased markedly over the last three decades. This systematic review focusses on cardiovascular effects of auricular stimulation. Methods and analysis The following databases were searched: MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), ISI Web of Science, and Scopus Database. RCTs were reviewed that had been published in English and European languages. Data collection and analysis was conducted by two reviewers independently. Quality and risk assessment of included studies was performed and the meta-analysis of the effect of the most frequently assessed biomarkers. Results Altogether, 78 trials were included. 38 studies assessed heart rate (HR), 19 studies analyzed heart rate variability (HRV), 31 studies analyzed blood pressure (BP) and 7 studies were identified that measured oxygen saturation (O2), 2 studies on baroreflex sensitivity and 2 studies on skin conductance were evaluated in this review. 26 studies contained continuous data and were eligible for meta-analysis, 50 trials reported non continuous data and were evaluated descriptively. The overall quality of the studies was moderate to low. AS leads to a significant reduction of HR, the changes though were not considered an adverse reaction. Furthermore, when looking at HRV, AS was able to reduce the LF/HF ratio significantly compared to control procedures. No other cardiovascular parameters (blood pressure, oxygen saturation, baroreflex sensitivity) were changed significantly. AS produced only minor side effects in all trials. Conclusion AS can lead to clinically safe reduction of HR and changes in the LF/HF ratio of the HRV, which is presumably via an increase in vagal activity. More research is needed to clarify whether AS can be used to modulate tachycardia or indications with autonomic imbalance. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=231885 PROSPERO, ID CRD42021231885.
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- Kevin Hua
- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité - University Medicine, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- British Medical Acupuncture Society, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité - University Medicine, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Anesthesiology, University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité - University Medicine, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Kumar G, Tewari S. Acupuncture for Management of Endodontic Emergencies: a Review. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023; 16:1-10. [PMID: 36804816 DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Root canal treatment (RCT) employed for painful endodontic conditions like apical periodontitis and irreversible pulpitis is associated with a high incidence of postoperative pain. Pharmacological management for this purpose is effective, but not entirely free from side effects and in some cases may fail to provide adequate relief. Furthermore, concerns have been raised regarding the transmission of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) as a result of the aerosols generated and prolonged chair side time required for RCT. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy commonly employed as an alternative for the treatment of pain. And what's more, the use of acupuncture has been recently reported as treatment for the management of endodontic pain as well as on the anesthetic success in patients with irreversible pulpitis. This review aims to evaluate the current evidence for acupuncture in endodontics and its potential role in emergency pain relief and management for patients. To combat this, a thorough search for literature within the field was performed in five electronic databases. Retrieved studies were screened according to the pre-defined eligibility criteria. After both an electronic and manual search, five studies were selected for review. These studies reported the beneficial effects of acupuncture in reducing the failure of nerve block in patients with irreversible pulpitis and in controlling both intraoperative and postoperative pain following RCT. In addition, it was also reported to reduce anxiety surrounding the dental procedure and minimized the intake of analgesics after the endodontic procedure, which can result in some unwanted side effects. However, more in depth clinical research is required before any recommendation regarding the application of acupuncture in endodontic patients can be made.
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- Gaurav Kumar
- Department of Conservative, Endodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental College, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Faltinsen E, Todorovac A, Staxen Bruun L, Hróbjartsson A, Gluud C, Kongerslev MT, Simonsen E, Storebø OJ. Control interventions in randomised trials among people with mental health disorders. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 4:MR000050. [PMID: 35377466 PMCID: PMC8979177 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.mr000050.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Control interventions in randomised trials provide a frame of reference for the experimental interventions and enable estimations of causality. In the case of randomised trials assessing patients with mental health disorders, many different control interventions are used, and the choice of control intervention may have considerable impact on the estimated effects of the treatments being evaluated. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of typical control interventions in randomised trials with patients with mental health disorders. The difference in effects between control interventions translates directly to the impact a control group has on the estimated effect of an experimental intervention. We aimed primarily to assess the difference in effects between (i) wait-list versus no-treatment, (ii) usual care versus wait-list or no-treatment, and (iii) placebo interventions (all placebo interventions combined or psychological, pharmacological, and physical placebos individually) versus wait-list or no-treatment. Wait-list patients are offered the experimental intervention by the researchers after the trial has been finalised if it offers more benefits than harms, while no-treatment participants are not offered the experimental intervention by the researchers. SEARCH METHODS In March 2018, we searched MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Embase, CENTRAL, and seven other databases and six trials registers. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised trials assessing patients with a mental health disorder that compared wait-list, usual care, or placebo interventions with wait-list or no-treatment . DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Titles, abstracts, and full texts were reviewed for eligibility. Review authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias using Cochrane's risk of bias tool. GRADE was used to assess the quality of the evidence. We contacted researchers working in the field to ask for data from additional published and unpublished trials. A pre-planned decision hierarchy was used to select one benefit and one harm outcome from each trial. For the assessment of benefits, we summarised continuous data as standardised mean differences (SMDs) and dichotomous data as risk ratios (RRs). We used risk differences (RDs) for the assessment of adverse events. We used random-effects models for all statistical analyses. We used subgroup analysis to explore potential causes for heterogeneity (e.g. type of placebo) and sensitivity analyses to explore the robustness of the primary analyses (e.g. fixed-effect model). MAIN RESULTS We included 96 randomised trials (4200 participants), ranging from 8 to 393 participants in each trial. 83 trials (3614 participants) provided usable data. The trials included 15 different mental health disorders, the most common being anxiety (25 trials), depression (16 trials), and sleep-wake disorders (11 trials). All 96 trials were assessed as high risk of bias partly because of the inability to blind participants and personnel in trials with two control interventions. The quality of evidence was rated low to very low, mostly due to risk of bias, imprecision in estimates, and heterogeneity. Only one trial compared wait-list versus no-treatment directly but the authors were not able to provide us with any usable data on the comparison. Five trials compared usual care versus wait-list or no-treatment and found a SMD -0.33 (95% CI -0.83 to 0.16, I² = 86%, 523 participants) on benefits. The difference between all placebo interventions combined versus wait-list or no-treatment was SMD -0.37 (95% CI -0.49 to -0.25, I² = 41%, 65 trials, 2446 participants) on benefits. There was evidence of some asymmetry in the funnel plot (Egger's test P value of 0.087). Almost all the trials were small. Subgroup analysis found a moderate effect in favour of psychological placebos SMD -0.49 (95% CI -0.64 to -0.30; I² = 53%, 39 trials, 1656 participants). The effect of pharmacological placebos versus wait-list or no-treatment on benefits was SMD -0.14 (95% CI -0.39 to 0.11, 9 trials, 279 participants) and the effect of physical placebos was SMD -0.21 (95% CI -0.35 to -0.08, I² = 0%, 17 trials, 896 participants). We found large variations in effect sizes in the psychological and pharmacological placebo comparisons. For specific mental health disorders, we found significant differences in favour of all placebos for sleep-wake disorders, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders, but the analyses were imprecise due to sparse data. We found no significant differences in harms for any of the comparisons but the analyses suffered from sparse data. When using a fixed-effect model in a sensitivity analysis on the comparison for usual care versus wait-list and no-treatment, the results were significant with an SMD of -0.46 (95 % CI -0.64 to -0.28). We reported an alternative risk of bias model where we excluded the blinding domains seeing how issues with blinding may be seen as part of the review investigation itself. However, this did not markedly change the overall risk of bias profile as most of the trials still included one or more unclear bias domains. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found marked variations in effects between placebo versus no-treatment and wait-list and between subtypes of placebo with the same comparisons. Almost all the trials were small with considerable methodological and clinical variability in factors such as mental health population, contents of the included control interventions, and outcome domains. All trials were assessed as high risk of bias and the evidence quality was low to very low. When researchers decide to use placebos or usual care control interventions in trials with people with mental health disorders it will often lead to lower estimated effects of the experimental intervention than when using wait-list or no-treatment controls. The choice of a control intervention therefore has considerable impact on how effective a mental health treatment appears to be. Methodological guideline development is needed to reach a consensus on future standards for the design and reporting of control interventions in mental health intervention research.
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- Erlend Faltinsen
- Psychiatric Research Unit, Region Zealand Psychiatry, Slagelse, Denmark
- Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO) and Cochrane Denmark, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Open Patient data Exploratory Network (OPEN), Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Research Unit, Region Zealand Psychiatry, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Open Patient data Exploratory Network (OPEN), Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO) and Cochrane Denmark, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Centre for Clinical Intervention Research, The Capital Region, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Research Unit, Region Zealand Psychiatry, Slagelse, Denmark
- Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Research Unit, Region Zealand Psychiatry, Slagelse, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Research Unit, Region Zealand Psychiatry, Slagelse, Denmark
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Dong J, Liao YC, Chen X, Ye X, Ren YF. Is Auricular Stimulation Actually Useful in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety? Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:854857. [PMID: 35492707 PMCID: PMC9051329 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.854857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Jing Dong
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Baodi Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Auricular stimulation for preoperative anxiety - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. J Clin Anesth 2021; 76:110581. [PMID: 34781116 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) suggest that auricular stimulation (AS) is safe and effective in treatment of preoperative anxiety; however, a systematic evaluation is lacking. The aim was to summarize the evidence on efficacy and safety of AS for preoperative anxiety, as well as for other outcomes. DESIGN We conducted a systematic review of RCTs including patients from all available populations. The search was done through MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), ISI Web of Science and Scopus Database from inception to June 2020. Study selection and data extraction were performed in by 2 independent reviewers with ability to resolve disagreements by a third author. Meta-analyses as well as the risk of bias and evidence quality assessments were performed according to the Cochrane 6.2, 2021 handbook recommendations. INTERVENTIONS We compared AS with pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for different outcomes. MEASUREMENTS We assessed the repercussion of the evaluated interventions over anxiety scores and their safety, physiological parameters, perioperative medications requirement and intensity of postoperative pain. MAIN RESULTS We have included 15 studies with 1603 patients. AS has presented reduced anxiety scores as compared to the sham control (Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) -0.72, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.09 to -0.36, p < 0.0001; 8 trials; 701 patients; heterogeneity: I2 80%; GRADE: moderate certainty) and to no intervention (SMD -1.01, 95% CI -1.58 to -0.45, p = 0.0004; 4 trials; 420 patients; heterogeneity: I2 84%; GRADE: very low certainty). There was no difference between AS and benzodiazepines (SMD -0.03; 95% CI: -0.34 to 0.28; p = 0.84; 3 trials; 158 patients; heterogeneity: I2 0%; GRADE: very low certainty). No trials reported serious adverse effects of AS. CONCLUSIONS AS may be useful in treatment of preoperative anxiety. Due to heterogenous certainty in effect estimates, further research is needed to clarify the actual efficacy of AS for preoperative anxiety.
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Hafliðadóttir SH, Juhl CB, Nielsen SM, Henriksen M, Harris IA, Bliddal H, Christensen R. Placebo response and effect in randomized clinical trials: meta-research with focus on contextual effects. Trials 2021; 22:493. [PMID: 34311793 PMCID: PMC8314506 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05454-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Contextual effects (i.e., placebo response) refer to all health changes resulting from administering an apparently inactive treatment. In a randomized clinical trial (RCT), the overall treatment effect (i.e., the post-treatment effect in the intervention group) can be regarded as the true effect of the intervention plus the impact of contextual effects. This meta-research was conducted to examine the average proportion of the overall treatment effect attributable to contextual effects in RCTs across clinical conditions and treatments and explore whether it varies with trial contextual factors. METHODS Data was extracted from trials included in the main meta-analysis from the latest update of the Cochrane review on "Placebo interventions for all clinical conditions" (searched from 1966 to March 2008). Only RCTs reported in English having an experimental intervention group, a placebo comparator group, and a no-treatment control group were eligible. RESULTS In total, 186 trials (16,655 patients) were included. On average, 54% (0.54, 95%CI 0.46 to 0.64) of the overall treatment effect was attributable to contextual effects. The contextual effects were higher for trials with blinded outcome assessor and concealed allocation. The contextual effects appeared to increase proportional to the placebo effect, lower mean age, and proportion of females. CONCLUSION Approximately half of the overall treatment effect in RCTs seems attributable to contextual effects rather than to the specific effect of treatments. As the study did not include all important contextual factors (e.g., patient-provider interaction), the true proportion of contextual effects could differ from the study's results. However, contextual effects should be considered when assessing treatment effects in clinical practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42019130257 . Registered on April 19, 2019.
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- Sigurlaug H Hafliðadóttir
- Section for Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Research, the Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, DK-2000, Copenhagen F, Denmark.,SEARCH Research Group, Research Unit of Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- SEARCH Research Group, Research Unit of Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Herlev, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Section for Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Research, the Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, DK-2000, Copenhagen F, Denmark.,Research Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, South Western Sydney Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Institute of Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Research, the Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, DK-2000, Copenhagen F, Denmark. .,Research Unit of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
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Ding X, Huang S, Tang Y, Lin J. Effectiveness and safety of ear acupuncture for allergic rhinitis: A protocol of randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24943. [PMID: 33761651 PMCID: PMC9282036 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis is a global problem. About 10% to 40% of the global population is affected by allergic rhinitis and is on the rise, which has a significant health and economic impact on society. Ear acupuncture is a non-invasive acupuncture therapy, which has been used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and some positive results have been reported, but there is not enough evidence to prove its efficacy and safety. METHODS This is a single-center, randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled trial. With the approval of the ethics committee of our hospital, participants with allergic rhinitis will be randomly assigned to receive either real or sham ear acupuncture once a week for 8 weeks, followed by 12 weeks of follow-up. Evaluate the patient's nasal symptom score and Standardised Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire score, and monitor adverse events. Finally, the data are analyzed by SPSS 22.0 software. DISCUSSION The results of this study will determine the efficacy and safety of ear acupuncture in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and provide a basis for promoting the application of ear acupuncture in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. TRIAL REGISTRATION OSF Registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/MVEF7.
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- Xiaojun Ding
- Ningbo Yinzhou District Baizhang Dongjiao Street Community Health Service Center
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- Ningbo Yinzhou District Baihe Street Community Health Service Center
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- Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Ningbo Yinzhou District Baizhang Dongjiao Street Community Health Service Center
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Yang XY, Yang NB, Huang FF, Ren S, Li ZJ. Effectiveness of acupuncture on anxiety disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Ann Gen Psychiatry 2021; 20:9. [PMID: 33516258 PMCID: PMC7847562 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-021-00327-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A number of studies have shown the positive effects of acupuncture on state anxiety. However, the efficacy of acupuncture in treating anxiety disorder remains unclear. This review and meta-analysis aimed to explore whether acupuncture has a positive effect on anxiety disorder. METHODS Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published in English and Chinese were found through various electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and the Chinese databases WanFang data, VIP Chinese Sci tech periodical database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. The primary outcome variable was extent of anxiety symptoms. The secondary outcomes included side effects and dropout rate. Effect sizes were pooled by random-effects modelling using Rev Man 5.3. RESULTS Twenty RCTs were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. All included studies were designed for patients with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), and 18 studies were published in Chinese. Egger's test showed that the asymmetry of the funnel plot in all studies was not significant (t = - 0.34, p = 0.74). The meta-analysis of anxiety symptoms showed that acupuncture was more effective than the control condition, with a standard mean effect size of - 0.41 (95% CI - 0.50 to - 0.31; p < 0.001), and that acupuncture intervention showed good tolerance and safety in the treatment of anxiety disorder. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that acupuncture therapy aimed at reducing anxiety in patients with GAD has certain beneficial effects compared to controls. More RCTs with high quality should be conducted to fully understand the role of acupuncture in the treatment of various types of anxiety disorder. The protocol of this review was registered at the Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (Registration ID: PROSPERO 2020CRD42020148536).
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- Xiang-yun Yang
- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 5 Ankang Hutong Deshengmen Wai, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100088 China
- Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Luoyang Fifth People’s Hospital, Luoyang, China
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 5 Ankang Hutong Deshengmen Wai, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100088 China
- Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Bakacak Z, Demirel A, Bakacak M, Urfalıoğlu A, Yaylalı A, Boran ÖF, Kaplanoğlu M, Kıran H, Gizir M. A randomized pilot study of electro-acupuncture treatment for hysterosalpingography pain relief and related anxiety. Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2020; 17:253-258. [PMID: 33343971 PMCID: PMC7731605 DOI: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2020.66592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objective: To investigate the effect of acupuncture on reducing pain and anxiety related to hysterosalpingography (HSG). Materials and Methods: A total of 107 patients planned to undergo HSG were randomly separated into 3 groups; the acupuncture group (n=36), intramuscular diclofenac sodium group (n=35), and control group (n=37). In the acupuncture group, electro-acupuncture was applied to specified points for 20 mins before the procedure. In the intramuscular diclofenac sodium group, an intramuscular injection of 75 mg diclofenac sodium was applied 30 mins before the procedure. No analgesics were administered to the patients in the control group before intervention. Pain was evaluated with a Visual Analog scale (VAS) and anxiety with the State-trait Anxiety inventory -state (STAI-S), preoperatively and at specified times postoperatively. Results: The VAS scores at 1 and 5 minutes after HSG were similar in acupuncture group and intramuscular diclofenac sodium group, and significantly lower than in the control group. At 30 mins postoperatively, there was no significant difference between the 3 groups in respect of the VAS scores. The STAI-S scores at 1 hour preoperatively were similar in all the groups (p=0.563). In the comparisons of the STAI-S values at preoperative 5 mins, following acupuncture in acupuncture group and the diclofenac injection in intramuscular diclofenac sodium group, and at postoperative 30 mins, the acupuncture group values were determined to be statistically significantly lower than those of the other groups (p<0.001, p<0.001). Conclusion: Acupuncture has similar effects on the reduction of pain as other analgesics and reduces anxiety. It can therefore be used in HSG in suitable clinics.
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- Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Bolu, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embriyology, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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Fernandes MP, Vidal CL, de Oliveira TT, Botelho AL, Valente MLDC, Dos Reis AC. Effects of photobiomodulation on auriculotherapy points for sleep disorders, anxiety, and temporomandibular dysfunctions. Cranio 2020:1-6. [PMID: 33287687 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1853896] [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: 02/05/2023]
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluatephotobiomodulation applied at auriculotherapy points forsleep disorder (SD) and anxiety related to temporomandibulardysfunction (TMD).Methods: The study consisted of two groups of 20 participants: Auriculotherapy group (A) and Control Group(C). The participants responded to the RDC/TMD, Fletcher & Luckett questionnaires, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory to analyze TMD, SD, and anxiety before and after the treatment.Results: The participants presented scores corresponding to mild to moderateanxiety (MDN = 17; CI = [13.16;22.31]) and after treatment, normalor non-existent anxiety (MDN = 9; CI = [8.76; 17.12]) (p = 0.005). There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the controland 20 auriculotherapy groups for TMD and SD.Discussion: The results suggest that auriculotherapy was effective in the treatment of anxiety. However, it did not prove effective with the results of the SD and symptoms of TMD.
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- Maria Pádua Fernandes
- Student of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Dietzel J, Cummings M, Hua K, Hahnenkamp K, Brinkhaus B, Usichenko TI. Auricular Acupuncture for Preoperative Anxiety-Protocol of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 7:medicines7120073. [PMID: 33256202 PMCID: PMC7768405 DOI: 10.3390/medicines7120073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background: Preoperative anxiety causes profound psychological and physiological reactions that may lead to a worse postoperative recovery, higher intensity of acute and persistent postsurgical pain and impaired quality of life in the postoperative period. Previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) suggest that auricular acupuncture (AA) is safe and effective in the treatment of preoperative anxiety; however there is a lack of systematic evidence on this topic. Therefore, this protocol was developed following the PRISMA guidelines to adequately evaluate the existing literature regarding the value of AA for the reduction in anxiety in patients in a preoperative setting, compared to other forms of acupuncture, pharmacological, or no control interventions and measured with questionnaires regarding anxiety and fear. Methods: The following databases will be searched: MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), ISI Web of Science, and Scopus Database. RCTs will be included if an abstract is available in English. Data collection and analysis will be conducted by two reviewers independently. Quality and risk assessment of included studies will be done using the Cochrane 5.1.0 handbook criteria and meta-analysis of effectiveness and symptom scores will be conducted using the statistical software RevMan V.5.3. Conclusions: This systematic review will evaluate the efficacy and safety of AA for preoperative anxiety. Since all data used in this systematic review and meta-analysis have been published, this review does not require ethical approval. The results may be published in a peer-reviewed journal or be presented in relevant conferences. Registration number: PROSPERO ID CRD42020.
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- Joanna Dietzel
- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité University Medicine, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (J.D.); (K.H.); (B.B.)
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- British Medical Acupuncture Society, London WC1N 3HR, UK;
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité University Medicine, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (J.D.); (K.H.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany;
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité University Medicine, 10117 Berlin, Germany; (J.D.); (K.H.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany;
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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Auricular acupuncture for the treatment of nonepileptic seizures: A pilot study. Epilepsy Behav 2020; 111:107329. [PMID: 32759074 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this pilot study was to examine the safety and tolerability of an eight-week treatment of twice weekly auricular acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention for the treatment of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). The secondary aim was to determine if auricular acupuncture was effective at reducing PNES event frequency. Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures are as common as multiple sclerosis and are highly resistant to intervention. Unfortunately, there is no standard of care therapy, although mental health treatment referrals are commonly made. Acupuncture is felt to be a safe and cost-effective treatment for many diseases and symptoms including mental health disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and conversion disorders. We propose to examine auricular acupuncture as a treatment for PNES. METHODS A single-center, 16-week trial of auricular acupuncture was designed: a four-week baseline period, followed by an eight-week active treatment period during which subjects received twice weekly auricular acupuncture, then followed by a four-week washout period. Tolerability was defined as completion of 12 of 16 treatments. Successful compliance with seizure diary was defined as >80%, or 100 of 120 days completed. Safety profile was established and seizure count per week was also calculated. RESULTS A total of 29 subjects enrolled from a consecutive sample of 73 PNES diagnoses discharging from our epilepsy unit. Twenty-two subjects entered the study with 91% completing more than 12 of 16 treatments, 91% meeting the endpoint of completing >80% of diary entries. Adverse events were mild, and only two subjects were withdrawn due to increased PNES frequency. Although short-term in design, using one-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), we observed a statistically significant reduction in seizure count from baseline at treatment month one, treatment month two, and at the washout period (p = 0.0083). Eleven of 12 subjects (52.3%) who received at least one treatment recorded a 50% frequency reduction. Three of 21 subjects (14%) were PNES-free at the end of the study. SIGNIFICANCE Auricular acupuncture is well-tolerated in a population with PNES and exhibits similar event frequency reductions as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). We believe that this is the first literature report examining auricular acupuncture for the treatment of PNES.
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Dental students' knowledge of and attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine in Australia - An exploratory study. Complement Ther Med 2020; 52:102489. [PMID: 32951738 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES While complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used by more than half of Australians, its role in dentistry is rarely covered in the curricula of Australian dental schools. This study aimed to investigate dental students' knowledge of and attitudes towards CAM. DESIGN Australian dental students in the final two years of their study were invited to undertake a survey. These questions consisted of five clinically relevant case vignettes, for which there was only one correct answer amongst four possible options and seven self-reported perspective-based questions. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Of the 185 students that participated, the mean correct response rate for the five clinical scenarios was 3.46 ± 0.95 (range: 0-5 out of 5). Of 185 students, 157 (85 %) answered more than half of the questions correctly. All five questions were answered correctly by 19 (10 %) students. Most (74 %) students self-reported to have little to no knowledge. More than two-thirds of dental students reported an interest in and belief in the effectiveness of CAM. A similar proportion expressed a desire for the integration of CAM content into their undergraduate curriculum. CONCLUSIONS Despite approximately three out of four of dental students in this study having little to no knowledge on CAM, attitudes towards CAM therapies, and the need to integrate them into the dental curriculum, were generally positive. Future research into identifying specific knowledge gaps could help to redesign improved dental curricula.
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Usichenko T, Wenzel A, Klausenitz C, Petersmann A, Hesse T, Neumann N, Hahnenkamp K. Auricular stimulation vs. expressive writing for exam anxiety in medical students - A randomized crossover investigation. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238307. [PMID: 32853281 PMCID: PMC7451547 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Auricular stimulation (AS) is a promising method in the treatment of situational anxiety. Expressive writing (EW) is an established psychological method, which reduces test anxiety and improves exam results. The aim of this crossover trial was to compare AS with EW, and with the no intervention (NI) condition, for treatment of exam anxiety. METHODS Healthy medical students underwent 3 comparable anatomy exams with an interval of one month, either performing EW, receiving AS or NI prior to the exam; the order of interventions was randomized. AS was applied using indwelling fixed needles bilaterally at the areas innervated mostly by the auricular branch of the vagal nerve on the day before the exam. Anxiety level, measured using State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before and after the interventions and immediately before exam, was the primary outcome. Quality of night sleep, blood pressure, heart rate and activity of salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) were analyzed across 3 conditions. RESULTS All 37 included participants completed the study. Anxiety level (STAI) decreased immediately after AS in comparison with baseline (P = 0.02) and remained lower in comparison with that after EW and NI (P<0.01) on the day of exam. After EW and NI anxiety increased on the day of exam in comparison with baseline (P<0.01). Quality of sleep improved after AS in comparison with both control conditions (P<0.01). The activity of sAA decreased after EW and after AS (P<0.05) but not after NI condition. CONCLUSION Auricular stimulation, but not expressive writing, reduced exam anxiety and improved quality of sleep in medical students. These changes might be due to reduced activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
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- Taras Usichenko
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, Functional Imaging Unit, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Acupuncture for treatment of anxiety, an overview of systematic reviews. Complement Ther Med 2019; 43:247-252. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Klausenitz C, Hesse T, Hacker H, Hahnenkamp K, Usichenko T. Auricular Acupuncture for Pre-Exam Anxiety in Medical Students: A Prospective Observational Pilot Investigation. Acupunct Med 2018; 34:90-4. [DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective Auricular acupuncture (AA) is effective for the treatment of preoperative anxiety. We aimed to study the feasibility and effects of AA on exam anxiety in a prospective observational pilot study. Methods Healthy medical students received bilateral AA using indwelling fixed needles at points MA-IC1, MA-TF1, MA-SC, MA-AH7, and MA-T on the day before an anatomy exam. The needles were removed after the exam. Anxiety levels were measured using the State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS-100) before and after the AA intervention and once again immediately before the exam. The duration of sleep on the night before the exam was recorded and compared to that over the preceding 1 week and 6 months (all through students’ recollection). In addition, blood pressure, heart rate and the acceptability of AA to the students were recorded. Results Ten students (all female) were included in the final analysis. All tolerated the needles well and stated they would wish to receive AA again for exam anxiety in the future. Exam anxiety measured using both STAI and VAS-100 decreased by almost 20% after AA. Conclusions AA was well accepted, the outcome measurement was feasible, and the results have facilitated the calculation of the sample size for a subsequent randomised controlled trial.
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- Catharina Klausenitz
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- T I Usichenko
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Dellovo AG, Souza LMA, de Oliveira JS, Amorim KS, Groppo FC. Effects of auriculotherapy and midazolam for anxiety control in patients submitted to third molar extraction. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 48:669-674. [PMID: 30442551 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Anxiety is common and still represents a barrier to appropriate professional care for patients requiring dental treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of auriculotherapy and midazolam for the control of anxiety in patients submitted to third molar extractions. This was a randomized, double-blind, controlled, crossover clinical trial. Thirty healthy volunteers requiring bilateral third molar extraction received midazolam 15mg (oral) and sham auriculotherapy during one session, and a placebo tablet (oral) and auriculotherapy during the other; the sessions were randomized. The level of anxiety was assessed through questionnaires and physical parameters (blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation (SpO2)) at three time points: baseline, on the day of surgery, and at follow-up. No significant differences between the protocols were observed for blood pressure and SpO2. Auriculotherapy induced a lower heart rate than midazolam during some periods. Auriculotherapy induced more events remembered after surgery than midazolam (P<0.0001). More undesirable effects were observed with midazolam (P<0.0001). However, patient preference for auriculotherapy (53.3%) was not higher than preference for midazolam (46.7%). Auriculotherapy showed an anxiolytic effect equivalent to the midazolam effect, without the undesirable effects usually attributed to the benzodiazepine.
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- A G Dellovo
- Oral Surgery and Anaesthesiology, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Cidade Nova, Sergipe, Brazil.
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- Oral Surgery and Anaesthesiology, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Cidade Nova, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Oral Surgery and Anaesthesiology, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Cidade Nova, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Oral Surgery and Anaesthesiology, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Cidade Nova, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Oral Surgery and Anaesthesiology, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Cidade Nova, Sergipe, Brazil
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Shao X, Corcoran M, O'Bryan M. The Use of Battlefield Acupuncture Prior to Botulinum Toxin A Administration: A 2-Patient Case Series. Med Acupunct 2018; 30:282-284. [PMID: 30377465 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2018.1302] [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: 10/28/2022] Open
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Background: Botulinum toxin type A injection is a common and safe procedure used for the treatment of overactive muscles through local injection. This toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction. The benefits usually last only 3-6 months; thus, repeated injections are often required. The procedure, however, can be difficult if a patient's spasticity and pain prevents access to the muscles for injection or if a patient is anxious. Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), a technique developed by Richard C. Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, in 2001, is a form of auricular acupuncture using a very specific sequence of gold Aiguille semipermanente needles inserted into the ear. BFA can be very effective for reducing pain quickly, with few potential side-effects. Cases: BFA was performed prior to Botulinum toxin A injections on 2 patients who had either pain limitations or anxiety limitations during prior Botulinum toxin A injections. Case 1 was a 70-year-old male veteran with painful, right upper-extremity spasticity with hand contractures. Case 2 was a 69-year-old male veteran with spasticity who had anxiety related to his fear of needles. Results: Application of BFA prior to Botulinum toxin A injections enabled the 2 patients who either had pain limitations or anxiety limitations to tolerate the toxin injections much better. Conclusions: BFA is a safe and effective treatment option for rapid pain reduction, enabling Botulinum toxin A to be administered more easily to patients who have had pain or anxiety during prior injections.
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- Xiangrong Shao
- VA Maryland Health Care System, Geriatric and Extended Care Service, Loch Raven Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.,University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- VA Maryland Care System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Baltimore, MD
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Sun D, Reziwan K, Wang J, Zhang J, Cao M, Wang X, Wang X, Liu J, Li B, Dilimaolati R, Zhong L, Liu Y. Auricular Acupressure Improves Habit Reversal Treatment for Nail Biting. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 25:79-85. [PMID: 30183329 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Nail biting leads to a variety of health issues. Habit reversal treatment is a major approach to cease nail biting, but is often ineffective since patients continue to suffer from anxiety, a major trigger. This study investigated whether the potential anxiety relief provided by auricular acupressure could improve the efficacy of habit reversal treatment, as evidenced by improved stomatological and other outcomes. METHODS In a pragmatic, randomized, crossover, pilot clinical trial, 83 nail biters (8-12 years old) received habit reversal treatment in combination with either auricular acupressure intended to reduce anxiety (Method A) or placebo auricular acupressure (Method B). The alternative protocol was employed after a two-month washout period. The primary outcome measured was the 41-item child self-reported version of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders, while the secondary outcomes were the nail growth status (NS), which represented the fingernail growth of each finger during habit reversal treatment, simplified plaque index (SPI), and the simplified gingival index (SGI) as measures of oral health. A paired sample t-test was used to assess the differences between Methods A and B, and the differences in the anxiety scores, NS, SGI, and SPI between the baseline and each time point. RESULTS Forty-one children successfully completed both arms of the treatments and attended all appointments. There were significant differences in the efficacy of habit reversal treatment, the anxiety score, the nail status, and the SGI in favor of Method A (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Auricular acupressure appears to improve the efficacy of habit reversal treatment, likely by reducing anxiety.
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- Dalei Sun
- 1 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 2 Department of Orthodontics, West China School of Stomatology at Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- 3 Medical Psychology Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 4 School of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 5 Department of Acupuncture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 6 Department of Prosthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 1 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 1 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 1 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 1 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- 7 Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- 1 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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Amraoui J, Pouliquen C, Fraisse J, Dubourdieu J, Rey Dit Guzer S, Leclerc G, de Forges H, Jarlier M, Gutowski M, Bleuse JP, Janiszewski C, Diaz J, Cuvillon P. Effects of a Hypnosis Session Before General Anesthesia on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Who Underwent Minor Breast Cancer Surgery: The HYPNOSEIN Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2018; 1:e181164. [PMID: 30646110 PMCID: PMC6324272 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.1164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Hypnosis is now widespread in medical practice and is emerging as an alternative technique for pain management and anxiety. However, its effects on postoperative outcomes remain unclear. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a preoperative hypnosis session for reducing postoperative breast pain in patients who underwent minor breast cancer surgery. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS The HYPNOSEIN prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted from October 7, 2014, to April 5, 2016. In this multicenter study in France, 150 women scheduled for minor breast cancer surgery were randomized between control and hypnosis arms, and 148 (71 control and 77 hypnosis) were included in the intent-to-treat analysis. INTERVENTION On the day of surgery, eligible patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to the control arm or the hypnosis arm. Patients (but not the care teams) were blinded to the arm to which they were assigned. A 15-minute hypnosis session before general anesthesia in the operating room was performed in the hypnosis arm. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary end point was breast pain reduction (by 2 on a visual analog scale), assessed immediately before discharge from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Secondary end points were nausea/vomiting, fatigue, comfort/well-being, anxiety, and PACU length of stay, assessed at different times until postoperative day 30. RESULTS The median patient age was 57 years (range, 33-79 years) in the control arm and 53 years (range, 20-84 years) in the hypnosis arm. Baseline characteristics were similar in the 2 arms. The median duration of the hypnosis session was 6 minutes (range, 2-15 minutes). The use of intraoperative opioids and hypnotics was lower in the hypnosis arm. The mean (SD) breast pain score (range, 0-10) was 1.75 (1.59) in the control arm vs 2.63 (1.62) in the hypnosis arm (P = .004). At PACU discharge and with longer follow-up, no statistically significant difference in breast pain was reported. Fatigue was significantly lower in the hypnosis arm on the evening of surgery (mean [SD] score, 3.81 [2.15] in the control arm vs 2.99 [2.56] in the hypnosis arm; P = .03). The median PACU length of stay was 60 minutes (range, 20-290 minutes) in the control arm vs 46 minutes (range, 5-100 minutes) in the hypnosis arm (P = .002). Exploratory analyses according to patient perception of whether she received hypnosis showed significantly lower fatigue scores in the perceived hypnosis subgroup on the evening of surgery (mean [SD], 4.13 [2.26] for no perceived hypnosis vs 2.97 [2.42] for perceived hypnosis; P = .01). Anxiety was also significantly lower on the evening of surgery in the perceived hypnosis subgroup (mean [SD], 0.75 [1.64] for perceived hypnosis vs 1.67 [2.29] for no perceived hypnosis; P = .03). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The results of this study do not support a benefit of hypnosis on postoperative breast pain in women undergoing minor breast cancer surgery. However, other outcomes seem to be improved, which needs to be confirmed by further studies. TRIAL REGISTRATION EudraCT Identifier: 2014-A00681-46 and ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03253159.
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- Jibba Amraoui
- Department of Anesthesia, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Paoli Calmette Institute, Marseille, France
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- Biometrics Unit, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Clinical Research, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Biometrics Unit, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Clinical Research, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Clinical Research, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anesthesia, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Department of Anesthesia, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Nîmes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France
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Kim K, Lee S. Intradermal Acupuncture Along with Analgesics for Pain Control in Advanced Cancer Cases: A Pilot, Randomized, Patient-Assessor-Blinded, Controlled Trial. Integr Cancer Ther 2018; 17:1137-1143. [PMID: 30009652 PMCID: PMC6247560 DOI: 10.1177/1534735418786797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Purpose: Ninety percent of patients with advanced cancer have
moderate to severe pain, and up to 70% of patients with cancer pain do not
receive adequate pain relief. This randomized controlled clinical trial was
designed to determine the feasibility and evaluate the effects and safety of
intradermal acupuncture (IA) in patients who were being administered analgesics
for cancer pain. Methods: Advanced cancer patients experiencing
pain were randomly assigned to IA or sham IA treatment for 3 weeks (15 patients
for each group), wherein the CV12, bilateral ST25, LI4, LR3, PC06, and Ashi
points were selected and stimulated. Follow-up evaluations were conducted 3
weeks after the end of treatments. The grade and dosage of analgesics for cancer
pain, pain intensity, quality of life, and safety were assessed.
Results: Twenty-seven patients (90%) completed 6-week trial,
and no serious adverse events were associated with either IA or sham IA
procedures except the transient side effect such as fatigue. Nine patients in
the IA group (64.3%) and 5 in the sham IA group (38.5%) responded to the 3-week
intervention. These patients were mostly in the nonopioid and the weak opioid
levels of the World Health Organization analgesic ladder. Self-reported pain
declined by −1.54 ± 1.45 and −1.15 ± 1.57 in the IA and sham IA groups,
respectively, with improved quality of life reported. Conclusions:
IA treatment appears feasible and safe for advanced cancer patients. It might
reduce analgesic usage in the early World Health Organization analgesic ladder
stage cancer patient, though it could not show significant outcome differences
due to design limitation of sham IA.
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- Kyungsuk Kim
- 1 Department of Medical Consilience, Graduate school, Dankook University, Yongin-si, Republic of Korea
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- 1 Department of Medical Consilience, Graduate school, Dankook University, Yongin-si, Republic of Korea
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Wunsch JK, Klausenitz C, Janner H, Hesse T, Mustea A, Hahnenkamp K, Petersmann A, Usichenko TI. Auricular acupuncture for treatment of preoperative anxiety in patients scheduled for ambulatory gynaecological surgery: a prospective controlled investigation with a non-randomised arm. Acupunct Med 2018; 36:222-227. [PMID: 29986900 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2017-011456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/31/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Auricular acupuncture (AA) is a promising alternative treatment for situational anxiety. The aim of this pilot investigation was to test the acceptability and feasibility of AA as a treatment for preoperative anxiety (PA) in preparation for a subsequent randomised controlled trial. METHODS AA was offered for treatment of PA to female patients who were scheduled for ambulatory gynaecological surgery. In patients who agreed, indwelling fixed needles were applied bilaterally at the points MA-IC1, MA-TF1, MA-SC, MA-AH7 and MA-T the day before surgery. Patients who declined AA but agreed to be examined constituted the control group (no intervention). State anxiety (primary outcome) was measured using the State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before AA (time I), the evening before surgery (time II) and immediately before surgery (time III). Anxiety was measured with a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS-100); heart rate, blood pressure and serum cortisol were also quantified. RESULTS Data from 62 patients (32 with AA and 30 with no intervention) were analysed. Whereas preoperative anxiety was reduced after AA the evening before surgery (P<0.01), anxiety levels in the control group increased from the first to the last measurement (P<0.001). Secondary outcomes were comparable between the patients from both groups. CONCLUSIONS AA was acceptable and feasible as a treatment for preoperative anxiety. The results were used for the sample size calculation of a subsequent randomised controlled clinical trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02656966; Results.
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- Jakub K Wunsch
- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Universitatsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.,Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Amorim D, Amado J, Brito I, Fiuza SM, Amorim N, Costeira C, Machado J. Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for anxiety disorders: A systematic review of the clinical research. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2018; 31:31-37. [PMID: 29705474 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health concerns with a major contribution to the global burden of disease. When not treated, anxiety can be aggravated to more serious and complicated health problems. Pharmacology and psychotherapy stand for the conventional treatment for anxiety disorders but these present limited efficacy, especially in the case of chronic anxiety, with high relapse rates and often causing adverse side effects. Clinical research studies render acupuncture as a valid treatment therapy for anxiety disorders without significant adverse effects. The objective of this paper is to review the literature on the effectiveness of acupuncture and electroacupuncture for the treatment of patients with anxiety disorders in order to find strong scientific evidence for its regular practice in Western culture. The systematic review of the clinical research was focused on published clinical trials (controlled, randomized and non-randomized) regarding the treatment of anxiety with acupuncture. Only clinical trials where anxiety was treated as the therapeutic target, and not as a secondary measurement or being associated with other health condition or disease, were considered. Two authors extracted the data independently and exclusion and inclusion criteria were set. The search rendered 1135 papers addressing anxiety as a primary therapeutic target. After review, 13 papers were identified to match exclusion and inclusion criteria and were selected for this analysis. Methodology, design, and quality of the research were highly variable and are discussed and compared. Overall, there is good scientific evidence encouraging acupuncture therapy to treat anxiety disorders as it yields effective outcomes, with fewer side effects than conventional treatment. More research in this area is however needed.
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- Diogo Amorim
- Instituto de Medicina Integrativa, Rua Afonso Duarte nº10 A, 3030-402 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Avenida Bissaya Barreto (Polo A), Apartado 7001, 3046-851 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Avenida Bissaya Barreto (Polo A), Apartado 7001, 3046-851 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Medicina Integrativa, Rua Afonso Duarte nº10 A, 3030-402 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Medicina Integrativa, Rua Afonso Duarte nº10 A, 3030-402 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra, Av. Bissaya Barreto 98, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Baatsch B, Zimmer S, Rodrigues Recchia D, Büssing A. Complementary and alternative therapies in dentistry and characteristics of dentists who recommend them. Complement Ther Med 2017; 35:64-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Lux EA, Wahl G, Erlenwein J, Wiese C, Wirz S. [Is supplemental ear acupuncture for surgical tooth removal with local anesthesia effective? : A pilot study]. Schmerz 2017; 31:489-498. [PMID: 28315017 DOI: 10.1007/s00482-017-0212-3] [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: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The application of ear acupuncture can contribute to a reduction of acute pain. Data on the application of ear acupuncture following oral surgery in odontology is insufficient. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effectiveness of ear acupuncture as an auxiliary analgesic treatment in addition to local anesthesia for operative tooth removal. METHODS In this prospective open non-randomized pilot study (in accordance with the CONSORT publication) 2 cohorts of 50 patients each with the indications for an operative tooth removal either with or without the application of ear acupuncture in addition to local anesthesia with articain were observed. Patients were allocated to the groups according to their preference. Pain intensity while resting and while chewing was recorded as the primary parameter for a period of 10 days. The secondary parameters were the subjective experience of anxiety and symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness and nausea. RESULTS The two groups did not differ significantly with respect to demographic variables or the use of local anesthetics. At the various measurement intervals, pain intensity while resting or chewing differed significantly between the two groups (ANOVA, p = 0.004, p = 0.007, respectively). Furthermore, the experience of anxiety (ANOVA, p = 0.0001), the number of patients taking analgesics (χ2-test, p = 0.017) and the total postoperative consumption of analgesics (t-test, 0.001) revealed significant differences. In both groups the numerical rating scales (NRS) for postoperative headaches, dizziness and nausea were low. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Despite a potential bias and methodological limitations of the study design, the results of this investigation suggest that ear acupuncture influences the experience of pain and anxiety in the postoperative period after tooth removal. As a treatment method with low adverse effects ear acupuncture can contribute to postoperative pain control, especially in patients with preoperative anxiety.
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- E A Lux
- Klinik für Schmerz- und Palliativmedizin, Katholisches Klinikum Lünen-Werne GmbH, Fakultät für Gesundheit - Private Universität Witten-Herdecke, Lünen, Deutschland
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- Poliklinik für Chirurgische Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, GF Schmerzmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Herzogin Elisabeth Hospital, Braunschweig, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Schmerzmedizin/Palliativmedizin, Zentrum für Schmerzmedizin, GFO CURA - Katholisches Krankenhaus im Siebengebirge, Schülgenstr.15, 53604, Bad Honnef, Deutschland.
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Background: Pediatric dental fear, if left unchecked, can persist for a lifetime and adversely impact the physical and psychological health of a patient. In this study, a feasible nonmedical method for relieving pediatric dental fear was investigated. Methods: A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial model was applied. The juvenile patients experiencing dental fear, whose parents or guardian had signed an informed consent form, were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (n = 50) was the control group, while Group B (n = 50) was the reward group. Participants in Group A accepted routine treatment. Participants in Group B were told that they would obtain a gift as a reward for their good behavior if they were compliant during their dental treatments. The Chinese version of the Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) was used to evaluate the level of dental fear of each patient both before and after each treatment. A contrast analysis and a correlation analysis of the results were used to assess the efficacy of the reward mechanism. Results: All participants in Group B, were obedient during the dental treatment, and they also successfully chose the present they wanted at the end of their dental treatment. Children at different ages showed different reward preferences. Significant difference in the fear scores of the participants in Group B before the treatment and after receiving the reward was found (independent samples t-test, t = 14.72, P < 0.001). In Group A, 86% children's fear score did not undergo a noticeable change. Conclusions: A reward system is proved feasible to relieve pediatric dental fear, and the form of reward should meet the demand of patients.
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- Yong-Hua Xia
- Department of Children's Dental, The First Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Department of Science and Technology Communication and Policy, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Wiles MD, Mamdani J, Pullman M, Andrzejowski JC. A randomised controlled trial examining the effect of acupuncture at the EX-HN3 (Yintang) point on pre-operative anxiety levels in neurosurgical patients. Anaesthesia 2017; 72:335-342. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.13785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M. D. Wiles
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield UK
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- University of Sheffield Medical School; Sheffield UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield UK
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Yeh ML, Chung YC, Hsu LC, Hung SH. Effect of Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation on Post-Hemorrhoidectomy-Associated Pain, Anxiety, and Heart Rate Variability: A Randomized-Controlled Study. Clin Nurs Res 2017; 27:450-466. [PMID: 28071133 DOI: 10.1177/1054773816685745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Hemorrhoidectomy is the current best treatment for severe hemorrhoids, but it causes significant postoperative pain and anxiety, which is associated with heart rate variability (HRV). Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation (TAES) was assumed to alleviate pain and anxiety, and modify the autonomic nervous system. This study aimed to examine the effects of TAES intervention on postoperative pain, anxiety, and HRV in patients who received a hemorrhoidectomy. A randomized-controlled trial with five repeated measures was conducted. The TAES group ( n = 39) received four 20-min sessions of electrical stimulation at chengshan (BL57) and erbai (EX-UE2) after hemorrhoidectomy, whereas the control group ( n = 41) did not. Data were collected using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), State Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and HRV physiological signal monitor. TAES resulted in a significant group difference in pain scores, anxiety levels, and some HRV parameters. The findings indicate that TAES can help reduce pain and anxiety associated with hemorrhoidectomy. TAES is a noninvasive, simple, and convenient modality for post-hemorrhoidectomy-associated pain control and anxiety reduction.
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- Mei-Ling Yeh
- 1 National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taiwan
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- 2 Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
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- 3 Wan fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
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- 4 Taipei City Hospital Renai Branch, Taiwan.,5 National Yang-Ming University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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Klausenitz C, Hacker H, Hesse T, Kohlmann T, Endlich K, Hahnenkamp K, Usichenko T. Auricular Acupuncture for Exam Anxiety in Medical Students-A Randomized Crossover Investigation. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0168338. [PMID: 28033320 PMCID: PMC5198977 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0168338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Auricular acupuncture (AA) is effective in the treatment of preoperative anxiety. The aim was to investigate whether AA can reduce exam anxiety as compared to placebo and no intervention. Forty-four medical students were randomized to receive AA, placebo, or no intervention in a crossover manner and subsequently completed three comparable oral anatomy exams with an interval of 1 month between the exams/interventions. AA was applied using indwelling fixed needles bilaterally at points MA-IC1, MA-TF1, MA-SC, MA-AT1 and MA-TG one day prior to each exam. Placebo needles were used as control. Levels of anxiety were measured using a visual analogue scale before and after each intervention as well as before each exam. Additional measures included the State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory, duration of sleep at night, blood pressure, heart rate and the extent of participant blinding. All included participants finished the study. Anxiety levels were reduced after AA and placebo intervention compared to baseline and the no intervention condition (p < 0.003). AA was better at reducing anxiety than placebo in the evening before the exam (p = 0.018). Participants were able to distinguish between AA and placebo intervention. Both AA and placebo interventions reduced exam anxiety in medical students. The superiority of AA over placebo may be due to insufficient blinding of participants.
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- Catharina Klausenitz
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Institute of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Community Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Karst M, Fink M. Acupuncture—A Biomedical Information Therapy: A Translational Analysis. Med Acupunct 2016. [DOI: 10.1089/acu.2016.1196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Matthias Karst
- Pain Clinic, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Acar HV. Acupuncture and related techniques during perioperative period: A literature review. Complement Ther Med 2016; 29:48-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Auricular Acupuncture Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Patients with Anxiety Disorders or Major Depressive Disorder: A Prospective Parallel Group Clinical Trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2016; 9:191-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2016.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2015] [Revised: 03/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Geib J, Rieger MA, Joos S, Eschweiler GW, Metzger FG. [Implementation of auricular acupuncture by the NADA protocol in geriatric patients suffering from major depression : A mixed methods feasibility study]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2016; 50:316-324. [PMID: 27146297 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-016-1047-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2015] [Revised: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of elderly patients with depression has steadily increased in recent years; therefore, new treatment options and therapy approaches are urgently needed to improve treatment in this patient group. The aim of this project was to evaluate the additional application of auricular acupuncture according to the NADA protocol in patients treated in a daytime ward in terms of acceptability and feasibility. METHODS A total of 20 psychogeriatric patients from a daytime clinic suffering from major depression (ICD-10: F32-F33) received auricular acupuncture in addition to the standard treatment three times per week over a treatment course of 3 weeks. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants and the therapeutic team and qualitative content analyses were carried out. Depression, cognition, quality of sleep and quality of life were assessed using validated quantitative instruments. RESULTS There was a 95 % utilization of the therapy. The qualitative analysis showed a high acceptance by all participants. The dominant perception by the patients was a positive expectation and conviction that acupuncture was an effective form of therapy without side effects, which could contribute to recovery. The majority of patients also felt that there was an improvement in the symptoms. The quantitative analysis revealed significant improvements in the target parameters. CONCLUSION The acceptance of the intervention by the patients and the willingness of the interdisciplinary team underlines the feasibility of this implementation within a fixed therapeutic concept. The significant pre-post improvements indicated a potential benefit and should be verified in further efficacy studies.
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- Janina Geib
- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Calwerstraße 14, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland.
- Geriatrisches Zentrum, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Calwerstraße 14, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland.
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- Institut für Arbeitsmedizin, Sozialmedizin und Versorgungsforschung, Koordinierungsstelle Versorgungsforschung an der Medizinischen Fakultät Tübingen, Wilhelmstraße 27, 72074, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin und Interprofessionelle Versorgung, Universität Tübingen, Österbergstraße 9, 72074, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Calwerstraße 14, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
- Geriatrisches Zentrum, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Calwerstraße 14, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Calwerstraße 14, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
- Geriatrisches Zentrum, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Calwerstraße 14, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland
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Appukuttan DP. Strategies to manage patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia: literature review. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2016; 8:35-50. [PMID: 27022303 PMCID: PMC4790493 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s63626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Dental anxiety and phobia result in avoidance of dental care. It is a frequently encountered problem in dental offices. Formulating acceptable evidence-based therapies for such patients is essential, or else they can be a considerable source of stress for the dentist. These patients need to be identified at the earliest opportunity and their concerns addressed. The initial interaction between the dentist and the patient can reveal the presence of anxiety, fear, and phobia. In such situations, subjective evaluation by interviews and self-reporting on fear and anxiety scales and objective assessment of blood pressure, pulse rate, pulse oximetry, finger temperature, and galvanic skin response can greatly enhance the diagnosis and enable categorization of these individuals as mildly, moderately, or highly anxious or dental phobics. Broadly, dental anxiety can be managed by psychotherapeutic interventions, pharmacological interventions, or a combination of both, depending on the level of dental anxiety, patient characteristics, and clinical situations. Psychotherapeutic interventions are either behaviorally or cognitively oriented. Pharmacologically, these patients can be managed using either sedation or general anesthesia. Behavior-modification therapies aim to change unacceptable behaviors through learning, and involve muscle relaxation and relaxation breathing, along with guided imagery and physiological monitoring using biofeedback, hypnosis, acupuncture, distraction, positive reinforcement, stop-signaling, and exposure-based treatments, such as systematic desensitization, “tell-show-do”, and modeling. Cognitive strategies aim to alter and restructure the content of negative cognitions and enhance control over the negative thoughts. Cognitive behavior therapy is a combination of behavior therapy and cognitive therapy, and is currently the most accepted and successful psychological treatment for anxiety and phobia. In certain situations, where the patient is not able to respond to and cooperate well with psychotherapeutic interventions, is not willing to undergo these types of treatment, or is considered dental-phobic, pharmacological therapies such as sedation or general anesthesia should be sought.
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- Deva Priya Appukuttan
- Department of Periodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India
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de Mesquita-Guimarães KSF, Ferreira DCA, da Silva RAB, Díaz-Serrano KV, de Queiroz AM, Mantovani CPT, De Rossi A. Development of an intraoral device for social inclusion of a physically disabled patient. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2016; 36:53-6. [DOI: 10.1111/scd.12145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- PhD, Department of Pediatric Dentistry; School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto São Paulo Brazil
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- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry; School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto São Paulo Brazil
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- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry; School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto São Paulo Brazil
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- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry; School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto São Paulo Brazil
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- Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry; School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto São Paulo Brazil
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- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry; School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto São Paulo Brazil
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Hou PW, Hsu HC, Lin YW, Tang NY, Cheng CY, Hsieh CL. The History, Mechanism, and Clinical Application of Auricular Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2015; 2015:495684. [PMID: 26823672 PMCID: PMC4707384 DOI: 10.1155/2015/495684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 12/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Auricular therapy includes acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure, lasering, cauterization, moxibustion, and bloodletting in the auricle. For 2500 years, people have employed auricular therapy for treating diseases, but the methods have been limited to bloodletting and cauterization. Only after 1957, the international scientific community became aware that the map of the ear resembles an inverted fetus, its introduction has led to auricular acupuncture (AA) becoming a more systemic approach, and, following the identification and standardization of more precise points, AA has been employed in clinical applications. The mechanisms of AA are considered to have a close relationship with the autonomic nervous system, the neuroendocrine system, neuroimmunological factors, neuroinflammation, and neural reflex, as well as antioxidation. Auricular therapy has been applied, for example, for pain relief, for the treatment of epilepsy, anxiety, and obesity, and for improving sleep quality. However, the mechanisms and evidence for auricular therapy warrant further study.
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- Pu-Wei Hou
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Role of Auriculotherapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders with Anxiety in University Students. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:430143. [PMID: 26495012 PMCID: PMC4606196 DOI: 10.1155/2015/430143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Introduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of auriculotherapy with mustard seeds in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), anxiety, and electromyographic (EMG) activity in university students. Methodology. The State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC) for TMDs (RDC/TMDs), and electromyography were used in this study of 44 college students with high levels of anxiety and TMDs. The subjects were divided into two groups: an auriculotherapy (AA) group (n = 31) and an AA sham group (n = 13). The mustard seeds were applied to the shenmen, rim, sympathetic, brain stem, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) points in the AA group and to sham points in the external ear and wrist in the AA sham group. The treatment protocol was 10 sessions (two treatments per week). Results. Anxiety (p < 0.01) was significantly reduced in the AA group. This group also showed a decrease in tender points in the mandibular posterior region (p = 0.04) and in the right side of the submandibular region (p = 0.02). Complaints of bilateral pain were reduced in the temporal tendon (p ≤ 0.01) and in the left side of the ATM (p < 0.01). In addition, electromyographic (EMG) activity was reduced during temporal muscle contraction (p = 0.03). Conclusion. Auriculotherapy was effective in the treatment of students with anxiety and TMDs.
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Kuo SY, Tsai SH, Chen SL, Tzeng YL. Auricular acupressure relieves anxiety and fatigue, and reduces cortisol levels in post-caesarean section women: A single-blind, randomised controlled study. Int J Nurs Stud 2015; 53:17-26. [PMID: 26525188 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 10/02/2015] [Accepted: 10/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety and fatigue adversely affect women's postpartum recovery, but few effective non-pharmacological interventions are known to relieve these two common and unpleasant symptoms. OBJECTIVES To examine the efficacy of an auricular acupressure intervention provided during early postpartum in reducing anxiety, fatigue levels, cortisol levels, blood pressure, and heart rate. DESIGN A single-blind, randomised controlled trial. SETTING A 40-bed postpartum unit. PARTICIPANTS Women who underwent caesarean section were randomly allocated to two groups: intervention (auricular pressure, n=40), and control (usual care, n=40). METHODS The intervention group received auricular acupressure on the shenmen acupoint twice a day (9 AM and 5 PM), and the control group received usual postpartum care. Serum cortisol levels were assessed by immunochemiluminescence, with blood pressure and heart rate assessed by electric sphygmomanometer. Anxiety and fatigue symptoms were assessed using the State Anxiety subscale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Fatigue Continuum Form, respectively. RESULTS Of the 76 women who completed the study, those who received auricular acupressure had significantly lower mean cortisol levels (mean difference=4μg/dl, p<0.05), heart rate (mean difference=9.2 beats/min, p<0.001), anxiety symptoms (mean difference=3.8, p<0.01), and fatigue symptoms (mean difference=7.1, p<0.01) than women in the control group at 5 days postpartum. CONCLUSIONS Auricular acupressure is an effective non-pharmacological method for reducing cortisol levels, heart rate, anxiety, and fatigue in early postpartum after caesarean section.
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- Shu-Yu Kuo
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yu-Der Road, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nursing, Hungkuang University, No. 1018, Sec. 6, Taiwan Boulevard, Shalu District, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yu-Der Road, Taichung, Taiwan.
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de Oliveira RF, da Silva CV, Cersosimo MCP, Borsatto MC, de Freitas PM. Laser therapy on points of acupuncture: Are there benefits in dentistry? JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2015; 151:76-82. [PMID: 26188388 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2015] [Revised: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 07/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Studies have shown the use of laser therapy at points of acupuncture as an alternative to metal needles. The scientific literature in the area of laser acupuncture is rather large; however, the actual mechanisms and effects have not yet been proven in detail. Therefore, the current manuscript reviews the existing literature regarding the effects of laser acupuncture in Dentistry, seeking treatment modalities in which this technique is used and which are able to generate positive clinical results. Thus, the literature survey was conducted in electronic databases--Medline/Pubmed, VHL and Science Direct--using the uniterms "alternative medicine", "low-power laser and acupuncture", "laser acupuncture and dentistry" and "laser therapy and acupuncture". Retrospective and prospective clinical studies were considered. According to the findings of the literature, laser therapy at points of acupuncture was effective for the treatment of various orofacial problems encountered in dentistry, but there are still many differences among the parameters used for irradiation and there is a lack of important information reported by the studies, such as the wavelength, dose, power density, irradiation time and frequency, points of acupuncture selected for irradiation and therapy outcomes. Although these results indicate the potential benefit of the use of laser therapy at points of acupuncture on Dentistry, further double-blinded, controlled clinical trials should be carried out in order to standardize protocols for clinical application.
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- Renata Ferreira de Oliveira
- Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry (LELO), Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (FO-USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry (LELO), Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (FO-USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry (LELO), Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (FO-USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (FORP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry (LELO), Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (FO-USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Dalamagka M, Mavrommatis C, Grosomanidis V, Karakoulas K, Vasilakos D, Samara M, Saros C, Crommydas G. Postoperative analgesia after low-frequency electroacupuncture as adjunctive treatment in inguinal hernia surgery with abdominal wall mesh reconstruction. Acupunct Med 2015; 33:360-7. [PMID: 26040491 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2014-010689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether an electroacupuncture (EA) technique that was developed for a surgical population under general anaesthesia reduces pain after mesh inguinal hernia open repair. METHODS A total of 54 patients with right or left inguinal hernia were randomised to group I (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative EA), group II (preoperative, postoperative EA), or a sham control group (group III; preoperative and postoperative placement of needles, but without skin penetration). The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (primary outcome) and the State-Trait Anxiety Spielberger Inventory were evaluated preoperatively and at 30 min, 90 min, 10 h and 24 h after surgery. Pain threshold and tolerance were evaluated using an algometer at these same time points and preoperatively before and after EA. Levels of the stress hormones cortisol, corticotrophin and prolactin were determined at 30 min, 90 min and 10 h after surgery and preoperatively before and after EA. RESULTS The results showed significant differences between the true EA and control groups. The true EA groups (I and II) showed statistically significantly greater improvements in the primary (VAS pain, p<0.05) and secondary outcome measures (Anxiety scale; algometer measurements, p<0.05 and stress hormones, p<0.01) compared to the control group. There were no statistically significant differences between groups I and II. CONCLUSIONS Electroacupuncture reduces postoperative pain after mesh inguinal hernia repair and decreases stress hormone levels and anxiety during the postoperative period. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT01722253.
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- Anaesthesiology Department, General Hospital of Edessa, Edessa, Greece
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- Department of Αnaesthesiology and Ιntensive care medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Αnaesthesiology and Ιntensive care medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Αnaesthesiology and Ιntensive care medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Introduction of auricular acupuncture in elderly patients suffering from major depression: protocol of a mixed methods feasibility study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:678410. [PMID: 25954756 PMCID: PMC4410749 DOI: 10.1155/2015/678410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background. Due to an increasing number of elderly people suffering from major depression and potential side effects of the prescribed drugs, the introduction of new therapeutic approaches is needed. Currently, in Germany, auricular acupuncture is no part of clinical care for gerontopsychiatric patients. Based on promising clinical experiences and existing evidence for treating addiction and trauma, a benefit of auricular acupuncture integrated in existing treatment programs in elderly patients may be hypothesized. Within this project auricular acupuncture according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) will be integrated in the multimodal treatment regime for elderly patients with major depression in a daytime ward setting. Methods/Design. To evaluate the feasibility and acceptance a mixed method approach is used. In a day clinic, a sample of 20 psychogeriatric patients with the diagnosis of major depression will be enrolled. The patients will receive a total of nine auricular acupuncture treatments according to the standardized NADA protocol in a group setting. The therapeutic process, its organization, the experience, and the willingness of patients to participate will be evaluated by interviews with patients and the therapeutic team. Data will be analyzed qualitatively using content analysis. Additionally, quantitative outcome parameters will be measured by standardized questionnaires.
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Beikmoradi A, Najafi F, Roshanaei G, Pour Esmaeil Z, Khatibian M, Ahmadi A. Acupressure and anxiety in cancer patients. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2015; 17:e25919. [PMID: 26019908 PMCID: PMC4441788 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.25919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2014] [Revised: 01/04/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Anxiety has negative effects on mental and physical performance, quality of life, duration of hospitalization, and even on the treatment of patients with cancer. Objectives: Today acupressure is widely used to treat anxiety. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of acupressure on anxiety in patients with cancer. Patients and Methods: A double-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted on 85 patients hospitalized with 3 groups including acupressure group (n = 27), sham group (n = 28), and control group (n = 30) in the hematologic ward of Shahid Beheshti Hospital of Hamadan, Iran, in 2013. The sampling permuted-block randomization with triple block was used. The anxiety of the patients in the experimental, sham, and control groups were measured with Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Then, real acupressure was performed in the experimental group and fake acupressure in the sham group, and only routine care was provided for the control group. Anxiety of the patients was also assessed at 5 and 10 days after the intervention. Statistical analysis of the data was performed by SPSS software using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc least significant difference (LSD) test. Results: According to the findings, the mean level of anxiety before the intervention between groups were matched (P > 0.05). Acupressure had a significant influence on the anxiety in the experimental group at 5 (45.30 ± 7.14) and 10 days (43.48 ± 6.82) after the intervention (P < 0.05). However, it did not have a significant impact on their covert anxiety (45.48 ± 7.92 at 5th day vs 45.63 ± 8.08 at 10th day, P > 0.05). No significant differences were observed in the fake points regarding overt and covert anxiety of patients in the sham group (overt anxiety; 47.57 ± 7.85 at 5th day vs. 46.71 ± 7.32 at 10th day, P > 0.05) (covert anxiety; 47.96 ± 6.33 at 5th day vs. 46.89 ± 6.94 at 10th day, P > 0.05). Moreover, the routine care provided for the control group did not have any effect on the overt and covert anxiety of the patients (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Acupressure is recommended as a complementary therapy to reduce anxiety in patients with cancer because of its low cost, safety, and simplicity.
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- Ali Beikmoradi
- Chronic Disease Home Care Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Fatemeh Najafi, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran. Tel: +98-9127123830, E-mail:
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- Research Center for Modeling of Non-Communicable Diseases, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Research Center for Maternal and Child Care, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran
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- Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IR Iran
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Naik PN, Kiran RA, Yalamanchal S, Kumar VA, Goli S, Vashist N. Acupuncture: An Alternative Therapy in Dentistry and Its Possible Applications. Med Acupunct 2014; 26:308-314. [PMID: 25538815 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2014.1028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background: Traditional Chinese acupuncture has a history of more than 2500 years and is one of the best-known complementary and alternative therapies. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and alters the processing and perception of pain signals and also releases natural painkillers, such as endorphins and serotonin in the nervous system. Acupuncture's successful use for various dental conditions has been proven. Thus, it is important for the dental clinicians to be familiar with the applications of acupuncture for dental disorders. Objective: One aim of this article is to review related articles in the literature that have focused on acupuncture and its applications in dentistry. Another aim is to provide a quick sketch of acupuncture use in dentistry for dental clinicians. Materials and Methods: A detailed search was performed to identify systematic reviews and research articles, using PUBMED and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Language was restricted to English. Key search terms were acupuncture in dentistry, myofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders, xerostomia, dental pain and gag reflex. Results: All of the current the authors independently extracted data for analysis and review. Two independent reviewers screened the titles and abstracts of all the articles for eligibility. When the reviewers noted that an abstract or title of an article indicated that the article was potentially useful, full copies were retrieved. Ultimately, 40 articles underwent full-text review. Conclusions: The research to date certainly offers valid applications of acupuncture in dentistry. Meanwhile, practical strategies with the highest success rates are needed to use in further interventions.
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- Purnachandrarao N Naik
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Takkellapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Takkellapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Takkellapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Takkellapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India . ; Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital , Bagalakot, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Takkellapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India . ; Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital , Bagalakot, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences , Takkellapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India . ; Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Air Force Station , Pathankot, Punjab, India
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Gupta D, Dalai DR, Swapnadeep, Mehta P, Indra BN, Rastogi S, Jain A, Chaturvedi M, Sharma S, Singh S, Gill S, Singh N, Gupta RK. Acupuncture ( zhēn jiǔ) - an emerging adjunct in routine oral care. J Tradit Complement Med 2014; 4:218-23. [PMID: 25379462 PMCID: PMC4220498 DOI: 10.4103/2225-4110.139113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) ('acus' (needle) + 'punctura' (to puncture)) is the stimulation of specific points along the skin of the body involving various methods such as penetration by thin needles or the application of heat, pressure, or laser light. Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) aims to treat a range of medical and dental ailments, though is most commonly used for pain relief. This article reviews about the various possible roles of acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) in clinical dental practice. Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) has potential in supplementing conventional treatment procedures by its diverse applicability outreach. Role of acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) in dental practice has been well supported by clinical trials. Its role in alleviating facial pain, pre-operative and post-operative dental pain has led to its widespread application. Its role as sole analgesic for treatment procedure has to be tested. It's It is a thought that acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) may prove an indispensible supplement to conventional treatment modalities and more of clinical trials and studies are required to prove the efficacy. Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) is not a miracle cure and is not going to replace the drill. However, the technique can be a supplement to conventional treatments in TMDs, facial pain, pain management Sjoegrens syndrome, and in phobias and anxiety. The application and use of Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) comes with some side effects. Proper training needs to be obtained before commencement of any procedure related to acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ). Various training programs are offered to train clinical practitioners the apt method to use acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ).
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- Devanand Gupta
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Science, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, BCDS, Bhopal, M.P, India
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, MMCDSR, Mullana, Ambala, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Awad Dental College and Hospital, Jamshedpur, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Career Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute, Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Buddha Dental College, Patna, Bihar, India
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Efficacy of acupuncture in reducing preoperative anxiety: a meta-analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:850367. [PMID: 25254059 PMCID: PMC4165564 DOI: 10.1155/2014/850367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2014] [Revised: 07/11/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Background. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce preoperative anxiety in several previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs). In order to assess the preoperative anxiolytic efficacy of acupuncture therapy, this study conducted a meta-analysis of an array of appropriate studies. Methods. Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and CINAHL) were searched up to February 2014. In the meta-analysis data were included from RCT studies in which groups receiving preoperative acupuncture treatment were compared with control groups receiving a placebo for anxiety. Results. Fourteen publications (N = 1,034) were included. Six publications, using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI-S), reported that acupuncture interventions led to greater reductions in preoperative anxiety relative to sham acupuncture (mean difference = 5.63, P < .00001, 95% CI [4.14, 7.11]). Further eight publications, employing visual analogue scales (VAS), also indicated significant differences in preoperative anxiety amelioration between acupuncture and sham acupuncture (mean difference = 19.23, P < .00001, 95% CI [16.34, 22.12]). Conclusions. Acupuncture therapy aiming at reducing preoperative anxiety has a statistically significant effect relative to placebo or nontreatment conditions. Well-designed and rigorous studies that employ large sample sizes are necessary to corroborate this finding.
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