Acupuncture Therapy for Stroke Patients in Taiwan
Author Information
Author(s): Yi-Chia Wei, Mao-Feng Sun, Ku-Chou Chang, Chee-Jen Chang, Yu-Chiang Hong, Yu-Jr Lin, Hsien-Hsueh Elley Chiu
Primary Institution: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center
Hypothesis
Acupuncture has the potential to correct CNS injury-induced immunodepression and reduce the infectious complications of stroke patients.
Conclusion
Adjuvant acupuncture care is a safe modality in the acute and subacute stages of ischemic stroke.
Supporting Evidence
- Acupuncture was considered safe at the acute and subacute stages of ischemic stroke.
- HPSAAT participants had a higher baseline NIHSS score compared to controls.
- More urinary tract infections were noted in HPSAAT participants before acupuncture.
Takeaway
This study looked at how acupuncture can help stroke patients feel better and recover. It found that acupuncture is safe for people who have had a stroke.
Methodology
This was a cross-sectional, hospital-based, matched-control study evaluating the clinical characteristics and safety of acupuncture in stroke patients.
Potential Biases
The study may have selection bias due to the nature of patient participation in the HPSAAT.
Limitations
The uneven baseline severity between HPSAAT participants and controls limited effective comparison of outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 26 HPSAAT participants and 52 age-sex matched controls, primarily elderly with ischemic strokes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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