The efficacy of acupuncture in post-operative pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ming Shun Wu; Kee Hsin Chen; I. Fan Chen; Shihping Kevin Huang; Pei Chuan Tzeng; Mei Ling Yeh; Fei Peng Lee; Jaung Geng Lin; Chiehfeng Chen

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The efficacy of acupuncture in post-operative pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ming Shun Wu, Kee Hsin Chen, I. Fan Chen, Shihping Kevin Huang, Pei Chuan Tzeng, Mei Ling Yeh, Fei Peng Lee, Jaung Geng Lin, Chiehfeng Chen

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Background: Postoperative pain resulting from surgical trauma is a significant challenge for healthcare providers. Opioid analgesics are commonly used to treat postoperative pain; however, these drugs are associated with a number of undesirable side effects. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture and acupuncture-related techniques in treating postoperative pain. Data Source: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases were searched until Sep 30, 2014. Study Eligibility Criteria: Randomized controlled trials of adult subjects (≥ 18 years) who had undergone surgery and who had received acupuncture, electroacupuncture, or acupoint electrical stimulation for managing acute post-operative pain were included.

Original language	English
Article number	e0150367
Journal	PLoS One
Volume	11
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0150367
Publication status	Published - Mar 1 2016

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