title: Eye Acupuncture Treatment for Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
abstract: There were applications of eye acupuncture for stroke patients. Unfortunately, similar to many other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments, it lacks comprehensive evaluation and system review for its effect and safety. Objective. This study is a systematic review to appraise the safety and effectiveness of eye acupuncture for stroke. Methods. "Eye acupuncture therapy" in eleven databases was searched by randomized controlled trials and quasi-randomized controlled trials. The search activity was ended in April 2014. The data were extracted and assessed by three independent authors. Rev Man 5.0 software was used for data analysis with effect estimate presented as relative risk (RR) and mean difference (MD) with a 95% confidence interval. Results. Sixteen trials (1120 patients) were involved with generally poor methodological quality. The study indicated that when eye acupuncture was combined with western medicine compared to western medicine, there was a significant difference in the areas of mental state, swallow function, and NDS. When eye acupuncture was combined with western medicine and rehabilitation compared to western medicine and rehabilitation, there was significant difference in the changes of SSS, FMA, and constipation symptoms evaluation. No adverse events or side effects have been reported. Conclusions. The current evidence is insufficient and the rigorously designed trials are warranted.
authors.affiliation: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang 110847, China.
authors.forename: Zeng-Hua
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Bai
authors.affiliation: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang 110847, China.
authors.forename: Zhi-Xing
authors.initials: ZX
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.affiliation: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang 110847, China.
authors.forename: Chun-Ri
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang 110847, China.
authors.forename: Mei
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Alternative Medicine, Nambu University, Kwangju 506-824, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Meong-Ju
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang 110042, China ; Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China.
authors.forename: Hui
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang 110042, China ; Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China.
authors.forename: Chun-Yan
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Yangxin People Hospital, Binzhou 251800, China.
authors.forename: Tong-Wu
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Xiao
authors.affiliation: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang 110847, China.
authors.forename: Yuan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chi
authors.affiliation: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang 110847, China.
authors.forename: Lu
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ren
authors.affiliation: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 79 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang 110847, China.
authors.forename: Zhong-Yue
authors.initials: ZY
authors.lastname: Gu
authors.affiliation: Benxi City Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Benxi 117022, China.
authors.forename: Ran
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Xu