title: [A conceptual framework of the effectiveness of acupuncture].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Chien-Ching
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Yeh
authors.forename: Chiu-Hua
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Suh-Hwa
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Maa
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D018847:Opioid Peptides