Exploring Acupuncture Outcomes in a College Clinic: Patient Profile and Evaluation of Overall Treatment Benefit
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Exploring Acupuncture Outcomes in a College Clinic: Patient Profile and Evaluation of Overall Treatment Benefit
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EJOM (2007), Shaw, Jackie.
Abstract
This article reports on a descriptive outcome study conducted at The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, UK. The study, which involved 495 patients, explored patient profile and perception of change after treatment in the College's student clinic during 12 clinical programmes from 1996-2004. The study showed a clear association between acupuncture treatment and positive health outcome as assessed by patients. The majority (82.2%) of responding patients reported a large or moderate change in their main complaint, and 88% a large or moderate change in their general health. These results, from a wide range of predominantly chronic patients, indicate high levels of patient satisfaction.
Alternative Title
EJOM
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Date
Date Created
2/26/2015
Language
English
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Type
Journal Article
issn
1351-6647
issue
4
volume
5