Engaging in the Audit of Acupuncture Practice

Bovey, Mark; Horner, Carol; Shaw, Jackie; Linthwaite, Peter; Mole, Peter; Pedley, Bob; Robinson, Nicola

doi:10.1089/acm.2005.11.293

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“…e . a specific beneficial outcome, often in relation to a particular symptom or condition as the following examples highlight: “ long-term relief of symptoms” [ 46 ], “ help relieve pain better” [ 47 ], “ to increase energy” [ 48 ], “ improve their general health” [ 49 ], “ relief of my fibromyalgia ” [ 50 ], and “ about once a month I tell her I need a limberin’ up job” [ 51 ]. Others used CAM preventatively e .…”

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Justifications for using complementary and alternative medicine reported by persons with musculoskeletal conditions: A narrative literature synthesis

2018

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BackgroundComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is very popular with patients frequently combining it with orthodox health care. The high prevalence of CAM use and satisfaction with CAM reported by patients directly challenges an orthodox system that can only approve such use if it results from the application of biomedical concepts and science. Studies highlighting this as a cultural, sociological and historical phenomenon emphasise the value of choice for consumers of health care. Musculoskeletal conditions typify common problems for which the effectiveness of orthodox care is often unclear. We postulated that the reasons people give for using or not using CAM for musculoskeletal conditions, would therefore indicate the full range of expectations that people have of health care. Furthermore, these reasons would indicate how much people feel orthodox health care is or is not meeting their expectations. Therefore, this study aims to investigate people’s reasons for choosing or avoiding CAM for non-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.MethodsA systematic search and narrative synthesis was conducted of published qualitative and quantitative studies related to CAM and non-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.ResultsWe identified 169 relevant papers detailing 152 separate studies, from which 1486 justifications were extracted concerning CAM use. Content analysis resulted in 11 distinct categories across four themes: practical aspects of care, clinical effectiveness, non-clinical outcomes of care, and a person’s philosophy of illness and care. People provided similar rationales for both using and avoiding CAM, emphasising that, whilst CAM is perceived by many patients with musculoskeletal conditions to fill gaps in care (such as practitioner time or quality of the therapeutic relationship), orthodox care also seeks to deliver these aspects of care. However, people who used CAM also highlighted its alignment with their general philosophy and ideas about illness and health care, and often emphasised CAM’s capacity to give them control over their condition and its treatment.ConclusionCurrently, CAM appears to have a significant role for patients with common painful long-term conditions in providing choices to enable individual needs to be met.

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Justifications for using complementary and alternative medicine reported by persons with musculoskeletal conditions: A narrative literature synthesis

2018

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“…Previous observation in the UK indicated that participation was facilitated if practitioners provided an initial commitment to learn about research (45). Certainly it has proved difficult to engage acupuncturists in research in the UK and probably other countries in the EU (Bovey et al, 2005;Fitter and Thomas, 2005). Lack of time when running a busy practice is usually cited as the main obstacle (Wayne et al, 2008).…”

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Exploring practice characteristics and research priorities of practitioners of traditional acupuncture in China and the EU—A survey

Robinson

Lorenc

Ding

et al. 2012

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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The survey identified differences in practice and training between acupuncturists in China and the EU and between EU member states. These differences may inform prioritisation of health conditions for future trials. Innovative research methods are recommended to incorporate the complexity and plurality of acupuncture practice and theory. Creation of collaborative networks is crucial in overcoming these differences to facilitate international, multi-centre clinical trials.

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“…This represents a score that is clinically significant rather than statistically significant; with a reduced change above one representing a positive change seen as important to the patient receiving the treatment. MYMOP is an outcome measure that can be used to collect clinically significant scores from individuals seeking treatment (Bovery et al, 2005). This problem-specific questionnaire has been shown to be a reliable tool when used in acupuncture studies to measure the quality of changes considered important for the individuals receiving treatment (Hull, Page, Skinner, Linville, & Coeytaux, 2006;Paterson, 1996;Paterson & Britten, 2003;Paterson, Unwin, & Joire, 2010).…”

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The use of maternity acupuncture within a New Zealand public hospital: Integration within an outpatient clinic

Betts¹,

Mcmullan²,

Walker³

2016

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Background: In June 2008, a maternity acupuncture service began operating within a Hutt Valley Hospital outpatient department, offering access to free acupuncture care for pregnancy and postnatal related conditions. This was the first and, to date, the only clinic of this type within a New Zealand hospital.Objective: To retrospectively describe and analyse routinely collected data from 2013 and 2014, on treatment delivered in this clinic. Specifically we report on the number of women treated, their presenting condition, referral patterns and patient centred outcomes for those women presenting with back or pelvic/hip pain.Methods: Data on the primary reason for seeking acupuncture and referral pathway were collected on a woman's initial visit. For those women presenting with back or pelvic/hip pain, a Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP) form was also completed, with a follow-up form completed on each subsequent visit until discharge.Findings: Two hundred and sixty-one women received treatment. The majority were referred through Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) midwives and were requesting acupuncture treatment for labour preparation, back or pelvic/hip pain. MYMOP reporting demonstrated a high level of patient satisfaction, with 80% of women reporting a change in their pain that was clinically significant.Conclusion: Data from this clinic illustrate a successful partnership between mainstream and complementary medicine, offering integrated healthcare to women in a public health system. Acupuncture offered a non-pharmaceutical treatment option and for those with back or pelvic/hip pain delivered high levels of patient satisfaction. It is hoped that this article will stimulate further interest in the under-researched area of maternity acupuncture.

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Engaging in the Audit of Acupuncture Practice

Cited by 13 publications

References 8 publications

Justifications for using complementary and alternative medicine reported by persons with musculoskeletal conditions: A narrative literature synthesis

Justifications for using complementary and alternative medicine reported by persons with musculoskeletal conditions: A narrative literature synthesis

Exploring practice characteristics and research priorities of practitioners of traditional acupuncture in China and the EU—A survey

The use of maternity acupuncture within a New Zealand public hospital: Integration within an outpatient clinic

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