Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome: diagnosis and treatment of patients in a pragmatic trial.

作者: Tracy Stuardi , Hugh MacPherson

DOI: 10.1089/ACM.2011.0670

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摘要: Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatments delivered during a pragmatic effectiveness acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and explore roles Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnoses preferences acupuncturists in treatment design. Methods: Patients allocated an arm were offered up ten sessions over 3 months. Acupuncturists followed flexible protocol that allowed individualization, use additional therapies such as moxa, provision lifestyle advice. All recorded logbooks analyzed by content analysis. Results: Seven primary eight secondary TCM patterns identified among 113 patients with IBS, combined various ways produce unique 84% patients. Liver Qi Stagnation Damp Heat most commonly reported patterns. Of 126 points used, distinct core supporting group poin...

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