ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
The Role of Research in Guiding Treatment for Women's Health: A Qualitative Study of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists.
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- Exploring the application status of qualitative studies in the research area of acupuncture: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Assessing the role and impact of research in clinical practice among acupuncturists in western countries: a multinational cross-sectional survey.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Cross-Sectional Survey of Acupuncturists in the United States Who Prescribed Chinese Herbal Medicine for Patients with Symptoms Likely Related to COVID-19.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2023Article
- The changing clinical landscape in acupuncture for women's health: a cross-sectional online survey in New Zealand and Australia.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundSurveys of acupuncture practitioners worldwide have shown an increase in the use of acupuncture to treat women's health conditions over the last ten years. Published studies have explored the effectiveness of acupuncture for various conditions such as period pain, fertility, and labor induction. However, it is unclear what role, if any, peer-reviewed research plays in guiding practice.
methodsAcupuncturists with a significant women's health caseload were interviewed online in three small groups to explore factors that contribute to acupuncturists' clinical decision made around treatment approaches and research.
resultsEleven practitioners participated in the focus groups. The overarching theme that emerged was one of 'Not mainstream but a stream.' This captured two themes relating to acupuncture as a distinct practice: 'working with what you've got' as well as 'finding the right lens', illustrating practitioners' perception of research needing to be more relevant to clinical practice.
conclusionsAcupuncture practitioners treating women's health conditions reported a disconnect between their clinical practice and the design of clinical trials, predominantly due to what they perceived as a lack of individualization of treatment. Case histories were popular as a learning tool and could be used to support increasing research literacy.
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