The experience of veterans with hepatitis C and acupuncture: A mixed methods pilot study

Golden, Sara E.; Miller, Diane; Hansen, Lissi; Peters, Dawn; Taylor-Young, Patricia

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2017.01.012

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“…Golden et al 21 explored the effects on physical and psychological symptoms commonly experienced by VHC. The study found a trend toward improvement in fatigue, depression, pain, and medication use.…”

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Short-term effects of integrative and complementary health practices on depression, anxiety, and stress: A longitudinal pilot study

Medeiros,

Bressane,

Guariglia

et al. 2024

Challenges and Research in Health Sciences: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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Background: Studies on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) have been forming a significant body of evidence, but not without limitations. While most studies reported benefits, some of them reported mixed effects or inconclusive results. Objectives: This study investigates the short-term effects of CAM interventions on depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS). Furthermore, the research explored the underlying mechanisms linking interventions to observed effects. Study Design: A longitudinal pilot study was conducted, in which participants engaged in CAM-based interventions including Lian Gong, Forest bathing, Music therapy, Circle dancing, and Hatha-yoga. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) was used to assess mental health before and after interventions. Methods: A total of 149 repeated measures were collected. Statistical analyses included paired comparisons using one-tailed tests (Student t-test or Wilcoxon test) based on the distribution of data. Effect sizes were calculated following established guidelines. A significance level of 0.05 and a test power of 0.8 were maintained. Results: The study demonstrated promising short-term reductions in DASS scores across different CAM interventions. Hatha-yoga notably reduced depression and stress with medium effect sizes. Lian Gong, Forest bathing, Circle dance, and Music therapy also showed significant reductions in these disorders, with varying effect sizes. Conclusions: This pilot study provides evidence of the positive impact of CAM on mental health, although effectiveness varies by intervention type. Hatha-yoga, Lian Gong, Forest bathing, Circle dance, and Music therapy all exhibited potential benefits. These findings underscore the importance of further research, including long-term longitudinal evaluations, to explore sustained effects and temporal variations over time.

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Section: Acupuncture Linked To Reduced Analgesic Prescriptions In Vet...mentioning

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Short-term effects of integrative and complementary health practices on depression, anxiety, and stress: A longitudinal pilot study

Medeiros,

Bressane,

Guariglia

et al. 2024

Challenges and Research in Health Sciences: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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“…25 However, evidence of clinical effectiveness will not benefit a population if the individuals do not access the treatment. Fortunately, a number of acupuncture research papers have explored the perceived value of acupuncture for pain management within underserved populations 11,15,19 and for impoverished communities in third-world or developing countries. 24 Of note is a high degree of acceptability towards acupuncture among patients with no prior experience or understanding of the mechanisms of acupuncture treatment.…”

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“…24 Of note is a high degree of acceptability towards acupuncture among patients with no prior experience or understanding of the mechanisms of acupuncture treatment. 15 High levels of positive engagement with treatment have been reported among ethnic minority, 11,15,16 veteran 19 and refugee populations, 17 receiving acupuncture for pain relief in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal symptomology, 11,[15][16][17][18] osteoarthritis, 15,16 headaches, 17 cancer-related pain 18 and trauma. 17 These studies found that acupuncture treatment reduced pain and improved quality of life 19 in marginalised populations.…”

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“…12,14 Recent findings from a number of studies into acupuncture treatment for marginalised populations hold promise for further exploration into treatment potential for this patient demographic. 11,[15][16][17][18][19] An enquiry into the role of acupuncture therapy in contributing to improved health outcomes for the marginalised is timely. This commentary highlights some of the emergent research into the use of acupuncture among certain marginalised populations.…”

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Tackling health inequity: a commentary on the potential of acupuncture to improve health outcomes of marginalised populations

2020

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Background: Health inequities or disparities challenge governments and public health systems, impacting health service delivery worldwide. Inherent disadvantage linked to the social determinants of health is intrinsic to the health outcomes among society’s marginalised and most vulnerable members. It is acknowledged that marginalised individuals present with higher levels of chronic disease, multi-morbidities and adverse health behaviours than their non-disadvantaged peers. Marginalised individuals and communities present with complex health problems and often receive poor quality or inadequate health care that is unable to meet their needs, leading to stigmatisation and perpetuating the cycle of disadvantage. Discussion: Emerging research indicates that there may be a role for acupuncture in managing the health needs of marginalised populations and that when historical barriers to accessing acupuncture treatment (such as awareness, availability and affordability of this therapy) are removed, certain marginalised populations are open to engaging with acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture has been used by low-income, refugee, veteran and ethnic minority groups to manage chronic pain, substance use disorders, stress and the impacts of trauma in conventional health settings such as community clinics and hospitals. There is the suggestion that integrative health settings and group treatment models may improve access and uptake of acupuncture among marginalised groups. Conclusion: Evidence suggests that the sociodemographic profile of acupuncture users is diverse and acupuncture therapy holds potential value in the treatment of marginalised populations. Further research that investigates reframing and expanding the scope of practice for acupuncture is timely and may contribute to tackling health inequity.

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Characteristics of Marginalized Populations Seeking Acupuncture: Findings from an Observational Study of an Inner-City Community Health Service

Baker

McDonald

Adams

et al. 2023

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine

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The experience of veterans with hepatitis C and acupuncture: A mixed methods pilot study

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References 41 publications

Short-term effects of integrative and complementary health practices on depression, anxiety, and stress: A longitudinal pilot study

Short-term effects of integrative and complementary health practices on depression, anxiety, and stress: A longitudinal pilot study

Tackling health inequity: a commentary on the potential of acupuncture to improve health outcomes of marginalised populations

Characteristics of Marginalized Populations Seeking Acupuncture: Findings from an Observational Study of an Inner-City Community Health Service

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