Acupuncture treatment in geriatric rehabilitation: a retrospective study

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Adi BaradShahar Lev-Ari

Abstract

The main goal of geriatric rehabilitation reconditioning following an acute illness is rapid restoration of normal activity. Key elements are pain control, restoration of bowel function, sleep, appetite and general well being, alongside physical activity. The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the effect of acupuncture as an adjunct to medical and physical rehabilitation in geriatric patients. The setting was a university-affiliated large city general hospital. The participants comprised 27 consenting consecutive patients in a subacute geriatric rehabilitation department. The interventions consisted of biweekly acupuncture treatment in conjunction with medical and physical therapy. The outcome measures of pain, appetite, quality of sleep, bowel function and general well being were assessed using a 10-point Likert scale at the onset and close of treatment. The results showed that a significant post-treatment improvement was seen in pain (p=0.005), appetite (p=0.0034), bowel function (p=0.029) and general well being (p=0.0012) scores in patients' treatment when compared with pretreatment baseline scores. The "quality of sleep" score showed a trend towards improvement (p=0.073). In conclusion, acupuncture may be benefic...Continue Reading

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May 21, 2020·Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society·Jeff Chien-Fu LinWen-Miin Liang
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