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KMID : 0615720090260020103
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2009 Volume.26 No. 2 p.103 ~ p.123
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A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Acupuncture Treatment for Neck Pain
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Kim Hyun-Wook
Kim Seung-Soo
Kang Jung-Ah
Nam Dong-Woo
Kim Eun-Jung
Hong Kwon-Eui
Kim Seong-Cheol
Lee Jae-Dong
Kim Kap-Sung
Lee Geon-Mok
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study is to review RCTs of acupuncture treatment for neck pain and to establish standards of acupuncture treatment for neck pain.
Methods: We searched articles in Pubmed using ICD 10. Study quality was assessed using the FEAS and Jadad score.
Results and Conclusion : Three review studies and nineteen clinical trials were searched and reviewed. Among the nineteen clinical trials reviewed, positive outcome was reported in thirteen studies. Most frequently used meridians were GB, BL, SI, GV and LI, The most frequently used acupuncture points were GB20, GB21, LI4, BL10, GV14 and SI3. More than two needles were inserted in the studies and needle retention time was more than 10 minutes. The most frequently used needle length was 40mm, and diameter was 0.25mm and 0.30mm. The mean number of treatment sessions were more than 10 times. Frequency of treatment was more than once a week, And treatment duration was more! than 5 weeks. The total FEAS scores ranged from 3 to 15.5, and the mean value was 9.39. Jadad score ranged from 2 to 5, and the mean value was 3.42. The number of studies scoring over three points on the Jadad scale was sixteen.
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KEYWORD
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neck pain, acupuncture, systematic review, FEAS, Jadad score
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