Moxibustion for the Correction of Nonvertex Presentation : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Joint Authors
Sun, Zhong-ren
Yue, Jin-huan
Wang, Di
Zhang, Qin-hong
Liu, Ming
Han, Chao
Sun, Qi
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for the correction of nonvertex presentation.
Methods.
Records without language restrictions were searched up to February 2013 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing moxibustion with other therapies in women with a singleton nonvertex presentation.
Cochrane risk of bias criteria were used to assess the methodological quality of the trials.
Results.
Seven of 392 potentially relevant studies met the inclusion criteria.
When moxibustion was compared with other interventions, a meta-analysis revealed a significant difference in favor of moxibustion on the correction of nonvertex presentation at delivery (risk ratio (RR) 1.29, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.12 to 1.49, and I2=0).
The same findings applied to the cephalic presentation after cessation of treatment (RR 1.36, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.71, and I2=80%).
A subgroup analysis that excluded two trials with a high risk of bias also indicated favorable effects (RR 1.63, 95% CI 1.42 to 1.86, and I2=0%).
With respect to safety, moxibustion resulted in decreased use of oxytocin.
Conclusion.
Our systematic review and meta-analysis suggested that moxibustion may be an effective treatment for the correction of nonvertex presentation.
Moreover, moxibustion might reduce the need for oxytocin.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhang, Qin-hong& Yue, Jin-huan& Liu, Ming& Sun, Zhong-ren& Sun, Qi& Han, Chao…[et al.]. 2013. Moxibustion for the Correction of Nonvertex Presentation : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhang, Qin-hong…[et al.]. Moxibustion for the Correction of Nonvertex Presentation : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhang, Qin-hong& Yue, Jin-huan& Liu, Ming& Sun, Zhong-ren& Sun, Qi& Han, Chao…[et al.]. Moxibustion for the Correction of Nonvertex Presentation : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456597
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456597