Mapping the evidence base and use of acupuncture within the NHS

Roberts J, Moore D
Record ID 32007000090
English
Authors' objectives:

The aim of this report was to map the evidence base and use of acupuncture within the NHS.

Authors' results and conclusions: There are at least 64 published or in progress systematic reviews on the use of acupuncture for multiple conditions. Many conditions for which acupuncture can be used do not have evidence that has been systematically reviewed or systematic reviews have indicated that the current evidence base is insufficient to determine whether acupuncture is effective or not. Current evidence from systematic reviews suggests acupuncture is effective in the treatment of dental pain, temporomandibular pain and in the control of post operative and chemotherapy induced nausea.
Authors' recommendations: This report should be used as a guide to the best available evidence for conditions listed as suitable for treatment with acupuncture. The tables contained within are aimed to be a guide to the current evidence base underpinning acupuncture use.
Authors' methods: Systematic review
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-mds/haps/projects/WMHTAC/REPreports/2006/Mapping_Acupunture.pdf
Year Published: 2006
URL for published report: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mds/projects/HaPS/PHEB/WMHTAC/REP/reports-list.aspx
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England
MeSH Terms
  • Acupuncture Therapy
Contact
Organisation Name: West Midlands Health Technology Assessment Collaboration
Contact Address: Elaena Donald-Lopez, West Midlands Health Technology Assessment Collaboration, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT Tel: +44 121 414 7450; Fax: +44 121 414 7878
Contact Name: louise.a.taylor@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email: louise.a.taylor@bham.ac.uk
Copyright: University of Birmingham
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