Defining the Quality of Acupuncture: The Case of Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Fatigue

Conclusion. The 7 trials reviewed meet some criteria for a quality acupuncture intervention. However, frequently elements of the intervention were not addressed, and it is possible that the dosage trialed was suboptimal. Systematic reviews of acupuncture are likely to continue to be inconclusive while comparisons are conducted of heterogeneous interventions without providing.

Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - April 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Grant, S. J., Smith, C. A., de Silva, N., Su, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research