[A conceptual framework of the effectiveness of acupuncture].
The term, "Acupuncture," is used in its broadest senses to refer to needling, moxibustion, acupressure, laser acupuncture, electric acupuncture, and microsystem acupuncture, such as ear, face, hand and scalp acupuncture. Numerous surveys show that, of all the complementary medical systems, acupuncture enjoys the most credibility in the medical community. This article introduces a conceptual framework of the effectiveness of acupuncture from the perspective of responses to acupuncture shown in extensive, basic scientific evidence. The researchers hope, through this review of literature, to enable medical personnel to gain something of an understanding of acupuncture.
Yeh
Chien-Ching
CC
Department of Nursing, Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan.
Wang
Chiu-Hua
CH
Maa
Suh-Hwa
SH
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007030:Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System / Q000502:physiology; D008636:Mesencephalon / Q000502:physiology; D018847:Opioid Peptides / Q000502:physiology; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000502:physiology; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000628:therapy
D018847:Opioid Peptides