A summary of the evidence for use of acupuncture from systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Adams E
Record ID 32007000750
English
Authors' objectives:
To summarize the best available evidence of the safety and efficacy of acupuncture to inform the scope of practice in VA patient care.
Authors' recommendations:
While acupuncture appears to be a safe procedure, the results highlight the overall poor quality of studies and reporting in the evidence base. Higher quality studies are beginning to emerge. However, none warrant the strongest Level A recommendation. Also noted is the heterogeneity of the evidence base with respect to study populations, acupuncture techniques, comparators, and outcome variables.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www4.va.gov/VATAP/docs/Acupuncture2007tagm.pdf
Year Published:
2007
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Acupuncture
- Acupuncture Therapy
- Meta-Analysis as Topic
- Treatment Outcome
Contact
Organisation Name:
VA Technology Assessment Program
Contact Address:
Liz Adams, VA Technology Assessment Program, Office of Patient Care Services (11T), VA Boston Healthcare System Room 4D-142, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 USA Tel: +1 617 278 4469; Fax: +1 617 264 6587;
Contact Name:
elizabeth.adams@med.va.gov
Contact Email:
elizabeth.adams@med.va.gov
Copyright:
VA Technology Assessment Program (VATAP)
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