Acupuncture for Spasticity after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Joint Authors
Lee, Euiju
Lim, Sung Min
Yoo, Junghee
Kim, Hyun Jung
Ahn, Hyeong Sik
Shin, Seungwon
Han, Gajin
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this systematic review was to determine how effective acupuncture or electroacupuncture (acupuncture with electrical stimulation) is in treating poststroke patients with spasticity.
We searched publications in Medline, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library in English, 19 accredited journals in Korean, and the China Integrated Knowledge Resources Database in Chinese through to July 30, 2013.
We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with no language restrictions that compared the effects of acupuncture or electroacupuncture with usual care or placebo acupuncture.
The two investigators assessed the risk of bias and statistical analyses were performed.
Three RCTs in English, 1 in Korean, and 1 in Chinese were included.
Assessments were performed primarily with the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).
Meta-analysis showed that acupuncture or electroacupuncture significantly decreased spasticity after stroke.
A subgroup analysis showed that acupuncture significantly decreased wrist, knee, and elbow spasticity in poststroke patients.
Heterogeneity could be explained by the differences in control, acupoints, and the duration after stroke occurrence.
In conclusion, acupuncture could be effective in decreasing spasticity after stroke, but long-term studies are needed to determine the longevity of treatment effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lim, Sung Min& Yoo, Junghee& Lee, Euiju& Kim, Hyun Jung& Shin, Seungwon& Han, Gajin…[et al.]. 2015. Acupuncture for Spasticity after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063705
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lim, Sung Min…[et al.]. Acupuncture for Spasticity after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063705
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lim, Sung Min& Yoo, Junghee& Lee, Euiju& Kim, Hyun Jung& Shin, Seungwon& Han, Gajin…[et al.]. Acupuncture for Spasticity after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063705
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063705