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The Effect of Auricular Acupoint Stimulation in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Joint Authors
Yeh, Tzu-Lin
Chen, Hsin-Hao
Pai, Tsung-Ping
Liu, Shu-Jung
Wu, Shang-Liang
Sun, Fang-Ju
Hwang, Lee-Ching
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To investigate the effect of auricular acupoint stimulation on overweight and obese adults.
Methods.
We searched databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, National Knowledge Infrastructure, and the PerioPath Index to Taiwan Periodical Literature.
The modified Jadad scale was used to assess study quality.
We investigated the effect of auricular acupoint stimulation on anthropometric measurements.
Results.
Eighteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in our systematic review.
Thirteen RCTs were pooled in a meta-analysis that revealed a significant reduction in body weight (BW) with a mean difference (MD) of -1.21 kg and a 95% confidence interval (CI) from -1.94 to -0.47 with a heterogeneity of I2 = 88%.
Significant decreases in body mass index (BMI; MD: -0.57 kg/m2; 95% CI -0.82 to -0.33; I2 = 78%), body fat (BF; MD: -0.83%; 95% CI -1.43 to -0.24; I2 = 0%), and waist circumference (WC; MD: -1.75 cm; 95% CI -2.95 to -0.55; I2 = 87%) were also revealed.
Conclusions.
This meta-analysis shows that auricular acupoint stimulation improves physical anthropometric parameters including BW, BMI, BF, and WC in overweight and obese adults.
These methods are less effective on hip circumference and waist-to-hip ratio.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yeh, Tzu-Lin& Chen, Hsin-Hao& Pai, Tsung-Ping& Liu, Shu-Jung& Wu, Shang-Liang& Sun, Fang-Ju…[et al.]. 2017. The Effect of Auricular Acupoint Stimulation in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153438
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yeh, Tzu-Lin…[et al.]. The Effect of Auricular Acupoint Stimulation in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153438
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yeh, Tzu-Lin& Chen, Hsin-Hao& Pai, Tsung-Ping& Liu, Shu-Jung& Wu, Shang-Liang& Sun, Fang-Ju…[et al.]. The Effect of Auricular Acupoint Stimulation in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153438
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1153438