[Systematic review of resuscitation needling technique for wind stroke]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2013 May;33(5):475-80.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To make a systematic evaluation on therapeutic effect and safety of resuscitation needling technique in treatment of stroke.

Methods: Cochrane systematic assessment was adopted, computerized as well as manual retrieval methods were applied. Meta analyses were conducted by using Review Manager 5.1 software on randomized controlled trial (RCT) and quasi-randomized controlled clinical trials (q-RCT) which complied with the standard. 20 articles and 2809 patients of stroke were included.

Results: Therapeutic effect of resuscitation needling technique on enhancing the motor function of human body, improving functional deficiency of nerves and living ability were all better than that of the control group.

Conclusion: The resuscitation needling technique has good effect on stroke. However, the quality of inclusive literatures is comparatively low. Therefore, more large-sample high-quality RCTs are expected for further studies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy / instrumentation
  • Acupuncture Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Needles
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Stroke / therapy*