Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Jun 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialDifferent frequencies of acupuncture treatment for chronic low back pain: an assessor-blinded pilot randomised controlled trial.
To examine the feasibility of a main RCT to compare the effectiveness of two frequencies (2 versus 5 times/week) of acupuncture treatment for chronic low back pain (LBP). ⋯ It is feasible to conduct a main RCT, to compare different frequencies of acupuncture for LBP, using sensitive measurements. Also the trend for early clinically important improvement within a minimum of four measurements is worthy of further study.
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Complement Ther Med · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffectiveness of traditional bone setting in treating chronic low back pain: a randomised pilot trial.
The aim of this trial was to establish the effectiveness of traditional bone setting (TBS) compared with conventional physical and exercise therapy (PhT) in treating chronic low back pain (cLBP). ⋯ Most cLBP patients found the treatments to be beneficial. Although the long-term dynamics of pain and disability did not differ between the groups, the subjective benefits appeared to be more significant after TBS.
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Complement Ther Med · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of wet-cupping for nonspecific low back pain in Iran: a randomized controlled trial.
To determine the efficacy of wet-cupping for treating persistent nonspecific low back pain. ⋯ Traditional wet-cupping care delivered in a primary care setting was safe and acceptable to patients with nonspecific low back pain. Wet-cupping care was significantly more effective in reducing bodily pain than usual care at 3-month follow-up.
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Complement Ther Med · Oct 2008
Comparative StudyAttitudes and beliefs towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): a cross-cultural approach comparing Singapore and the United Kingdom.
This study examined Eastern (Singapore) and Western (United Kingdom) attitudes and beliefs towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and towards orthodox medicine (OM). In all 60 individuals from Singapore and 50 from the United Kingdom (total n = 110) filled in an 8-page questionnaire. ⋯ Singaporeans were more in favour of OM, prescription drugs, and general practitioners (GPs). Explanations for this observation include the differences in availability and accessibility of CAM in each country, as well as the medical models that are valued and supported in each culture.
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Complement Ther Med · Aug 2008
A survey of the uptake and implementation of research evidence by South Australian acupuncturists in clinical practice: attitudes and associated predictive factors.
To examine South Australian acupuncturists' attitudes towards the use of research evidence and concurrently identify predicative factors associated with the uptake and implementation of research evidence. ⋯ South Australian acupuncturists hold favorable views towards research utilization and consider the integration of research evidence into clinical practice as an important component of professional development. Professional associations should implement strategies which capitalize on the respondents' positive attitudes in order to ensure high quality evidence-based care for patients seeking acupuncture.