Abstract:Background: Acupuncture has been regarded as a potential physical approach for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, there is still no adequate conclusive evidence on its efficacy and optimal therapeutic strategy of acupuncture for IBS. The purpose of this expert consensus study was to put forward some viable recommendations for clinical acupuncture practitioners in treating IBS.Methods: A panel composed of 74 acupuncturists, was convened to participate in a 2-round clinical issue investigation. Subsequentl… Show more
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