Acupuncture on<i>Yintang</i>Point Decreases Preoperative Anxiety

Acar, H. Volkan; Cuvas, O.; Ceyhan, A.; Dikmen, Bayazıt

doi:10.1089/acm.2012.0494

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“…Administration of acupuncture was examined during transportation and emergency cases in two studies and in nonemergency cases in eight studies; the environment in which acupuncture was administered was unclear in the remaining studies. Eight studies used acupuncture needles [10, 14, 15, 19–22, 24]; the other six used acupressure balls or beads [8, 16–18, 23, 25]. Five studies applied auricular acupoints, five others applied body acupoints, and four applied both.…”

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“…Two studies also reported no significant difference in blood pressure [17, 23]. No significant changes in BIS scores were observed between groups in four studies [8, 14, 15, 18]; one of these also reported that BIS values did not differ between the groups before, during, or after acupuncture, but, during acupuncture, BIS scores were significantly lower in the group receiving acupuncture but not in the placebo group [15]. In contrast to the significant reductions seen for the primary outcome measure of anxiety, no significant difference in physiological measurements was identified.…”

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“…Recently, several studies have evaluated the “extra 1” acupuncture or acupressure point with respect to relieving preoperative and general anxiety [8, 14–18]. However, to date, there have been no meta-analyses performed regarding this topic; therefore, we sought to summarize and critically assess evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs).…”

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Efficacy of Acupuncture in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: A Meta‐Analysis

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Min

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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce preoperative anxiety in several previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs). In order to assess the preoperative anxiolytic efficacy of acupuncture therapy, this study conducted a meta-analysis of an array of appropriate studies. Methods. Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and CINAHL) were searched up to February 2014. In the meta-analysis data were included from RCT studies in which groups receiving preoperative acupuncture treatment were compared with control groups receiving a placebo for anxiety. Results. Fourteen publications (N = 1,034) were included. Six publications, using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI-S), reported that acupuncture interventions led to greater reductions in preoperative anxiety relative to sham acupuncture (mean difference = 5.63, P < .00001, 95% CI [4.14, 7.11]). Further eight publications, employing visual analogue scales (VAS), also indicated significant differences in preoperative anxiety amelioration between acupuncture and sham acupuncture (mean difference = 19.23, P < .00001, 95% CI [16.34, 22.12]). Conclusions. Acupuncture therapy aiming at reducing preoperative anxiety has a statistically significant effect relative to placebo or nontreatment conditions. Well-designed and rigorous studies that employ large sample sizes are necessary to corroborate this finding.

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“…Acupuncture therapy aims to nourish the brain, replenish vitality, disperse liver stagnation, and smooth emotions[2324]. Previous studies[2526272829303132333435] concerning the location of acupoints in acupuncture treatment for primary depression showed that the main points are located in Du meridian, pericardium meridian, spleen meridian, liver meridian and stomach meridian; the common points are Baihui (DU20) and Yintang (EX-HN3). First, Du meridian[36] is responsible for regulating consciousness disease and organ lesions.…”

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“…Baihui [25] belongs to Du meridian and regulates mentality. Yintang [26] is responsible for nourishing the brain, replenishing vitality, and adjusting emotional disorder. Baihui and Yintang are collectively referred to as Baiyin point, which has been confirmed to be effective in the treatment of depression[2728].…”

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Acupuncture/electroacupuncture enhances anti-depressant effect of Seroxat: the Symptom Checklist-90 scores

Chen

Lin²,

Wang

et al. 2014

Neural Regen Res

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One hundred and five patients with primary unipolar depression were randomly divided into three groups: drug group (Seroxat administration), acupuncture group (Seroxat plus acupuncture), and electroacupuncture group (Seroxat plus acupuncture plus electroacupuncture). Patients’ symptoms were evaluated using a psychometric questionnaire, the Symptom Checklist-90, before intervention and after 2, 4, 6 and 10 weeks of treatment. The individual factor scores and the total score from the Symptom Checklist-90 reduced in all three groups as treatment progressed. In the acupuncture and electroacupuncture groups, the total score and the factor scores for obsessive-compulsive symptoms, depression, and anxiety were significantly lower than those in the drug group. There was no significant difference in the factor scores or total scores between the acupuncture and electroacupuncture groups. Some factor scores in the electroacupuncture group, such as somatization, depression, hostility, and phobic anxiety, were increased at 10 weeks compared with the respective score immediately after the course of electroacupuncture at 6 weeks. Our findings indicate that administration of Seroxat alone or in combination with acupuncture/electroacupuncture can produce a significant effect in patients with primary unipolar depression. Furthermore, acupuncture/electroacupuncture has a rapid onset of therapeutic effect and produces a noticeable improvement in obsessive-compulsive, depressive and anxiety symptoms.

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Acupuncture for brain diseases: Conception, application, and exploration

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Meng

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The Anatomical Record

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The brain is probably the most complex organ in the human body. It has been the hot spot and direction of brain science research all over the world to deeply study the pathogenesis of various kinds of brain diseases and find effective treatment methods. Acupuncture is a nonpharmacological therapy of traditional Chinese medicine originating from ancient clinical practice. The research on the treatment of brain diseases by acupuncture has been constantly enriched and updated with the promotion of interdisciplinary research. In order to account for the current achievements in the field of acupuncture for brain diseases, this article reviews it in terms of conception, application, and exploration. Based on the literature review, we found that in the past decades, acupuncture has received widespread attention worldwide and many literatures have reported the clinical efficacy and underlying mechanisms of acupuncture in the treatment of brain diseases. Presently, the conception, application, and exploration of acupuncture in the treatment of brain diseases have evolved from empirical medicine to evidence‐based medicine and precision medicine, and are experiencing a deeper understanding of the information about acupuncture regulating the brain function based on interdisciplinary research.

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Acupuncture onYintangPoint Decreases Preoperative Anxiety

Abstract: Ear-press needle acupuncture on Yintang point reduces preoperative anxiety in adult surgical patients.

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Efficacy of Acupuncture in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: A Meta‐Analysis

Efficacy of Acupuncture in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: A Meta‐Analysis

Acupuncture/electroacupuncture enhances anti-depressant effect of Seroxat: the Symptom Checklist-90 scores

Acupuncture for brain diseases: Conception, application, and exploration

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