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Acupuncture for Symptom Relief in Palliative Care-Study Protocol and Semistandardized Treatment Schemes.

Author: IrnichDominik, KramerSybille, LorenzlStefan

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

Acupuncture is increasingly used in palliative care, but well-designed studies are needed to determine its effectiveness for relieving symptoms. Developing standardized treatment plans for a clinical trial is challenging because both acupuncture and palliative care are very personalized. This study describes treatment plans for managing common symptoms, such as shortness of breath, itching, excessive saliva, depression, anxiety, and dry mouth, with both acupuncture and standard medical care, to compare the effectiveness of each approach.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The use of complementary and alternative medicine methods such as acupuncture in palliative care has increased over the past years. Well-planned trials are warranted to show its effectiveness in relieving distressing symptoms. The development of treatment schemes to be used in the trial for both acu...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jams.2017.04.004

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Acupuncture for Symptom Relief in Palliative Care: A Navigating a Complex Landscape

Palliative care is an intricate landscape, often requiring a multi-faceted approach to address distressing symptoms. Complementary and alternative medicine, like acupuncture, is increasingly being used to address these symptoms. However, the effectiveness of acupuncture in this context remains a topic of debate. This research focuses on the design of a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture for specific symptoms in palliative care. The researchers acknowledge the challenge of standardizing treatment plans due to the highly individualized nature of both acupuncture and palliative care. They propose a semi-standardized approach to create treatment protocols that provide sufficient symptom control and comparability for their three-arm trial. This is a meticulous approach, similar to carefully mapping out a route through a complex desert terrain.

Acupuncture: A Potential Tool for Symptom Relief

This study aims to shed light on the potential benefits of acupuncture in palliative care. The researchers have designed a robust trial to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for various symptoms, such as dyspnea, pruritus, and depression. This research, if successful, could provide valuable evidence to support the use of acupuncture as a complementary therapy in palliative care.

Exploring a New Oasis in Palliative Care

The desert of palliative care is often arid and unforgiving. This study seeks to uncover a potential oasis - acupuncture - which could offer relief from distressing symptoms. If successful, this research could open new pathways for providing holistic and compassionate care to those facing serious illness. Further research is needed to understand the full potential of acupuncture in this context.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study is a valuable step in the exploration of acupuncture's potential in palliative care. By carefully designing a randomized controlled trial, the researchers aim to provide robust evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture for specific symptoms. This research could pave the way for a more holistic approach to symptom management in palliative care, offering a comforting oasis in a challenging landscape.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2017-09-21
  2. Date Revised 2017-09-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

28889847

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.jams.2017.04.004

SNS
PICO Info
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Languages

English

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