TCM Wk 9 Flashcards
What are the 3 main components of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)?
Patient Presentation, Clinical Experience, Research Evidence
What factors are included in Patient Presentation in EBM?
- Age
- Demographic
- Socioeconomic status
- Gender
- Background
- Hereditary information
- Activity level
What does PICO stand for in research?
P = Population/Patient
I = Intervention
C = Comparison
O = Outcome
What factors should be considered under Intervention in acupuncture research?
- acupuncture points used
- depth of needling
- sensations felt
- frequency and duration of stimulation
- total number of visits
What are the different forms of acupuncture?
MA (Manual Acupuncture) - Hand-needling (body & ear points)
EA (Electro Acupuncture) - Electrical stimulation (body & ear points)
LA (Laser Acupuncture) - Uses laser light at specific wavelengths
What is STRICTA, and why is it important in acupuncture research?
STRICTA stands for Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture. It ensures standardization in research for better comparison of results
How does acupuncture impact lung cancer patients?
- increases CD3+, CD4+, and NK cells
- reduces nausea and vomiting
- improves bone marrow suppression
- enhances quality of life and pain control
What were the key findings of acupuncture for breast cancer patients with hot flushes?
- electroacupuncture improved HRQoL and sleep
- hot flush score improved but not as much as hormone therapy
- effects lasted up to 21 months post-treatment
What are common acupuncture controls used in research?
- no needles (INERT)
- Sham acupuncture (ACTIVE)
- non-point needling
- Streitberger controls (designed to mimic needling without penetration)
How does acupuncture affect bone marrow suppression in lung cancer patients?
Acupuncture reduces WBC count inhibition, with acupoint needle insertion showing the most significant effect
