title: [Survey of application of acupuncture and moxibustion in Seychelles].
abstract: Survey of application of acupuncture and moxibustion in Seychelles are introduced from acupuncture and moxibustion methods, accepting degree of patients and therapeutic effects, etc.. The authors hold that acupuncture and moxibustion have superiority in treatment of pain diseases, especially bony arthritis of loin and knee in Seychelles, and indicate that application of acupuncture and moxibustion are influenced by recognition for acupuncture and moxibustion, medical system, problem in acupuncture and moxibustion, quality of acupuncturist, and other factors.
authors.affiliation: Acupuncture & Moxibustion Department, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical College, Shandong 261031, China. wfgaohanyi@yahoo.com.cn
authors.forename: Han-yi
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Gao
authors.forename: Yan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D009071:Moxibustion; D012750:Seychelles