Acupuncture as a part of holistic approach significantly
alleviated many symptoms and enhanced the quality of life of women with multiple
sclerosis (MS), according to a report published in the Journal of Holistic
Nursing.
Recently Dr. H Becker and colleagues in the USA conducted
a study to assess whether integrated acupuncture treatment with wellness class
for women with MS. Fourteen women with MS were assigned into the study. Acupuncture
treatment with needles inserted into 11 body sites, 2 head sites and 3
auricular sites were applied following wellness class. The assessment consists
of 1). Self efficacy: the 28-item Self-Rated Abilities for Health Practices
Scale, used to assess participants’ beliefs about their ability to perform health
promoting behaviours. 2). Stress Perception includes the10-item Perceived
Stress Scale (PSS). 3). Patient report outcome, 4). Quality of life report.
It was found that after 8-weekly acupuncture session
following wellness class, all patients reported a significant reduction in self-reported
fatigue, stress, pain, depression, anxiety, and sleep interference. They also
reported an overall significantly increase in health-promoting behaviors,
self-efficacy for health promotion, social functioning, and the quality of life.
The study suggested that combination of acupuncture with
wellness class provided an effective alternative approach to the treatment
management of daily life of patients with MS.
Reference
Becker H et al., Integrating
Acupuncture Within a Wellness Intervention for Women With Multiple Sclerosis: A
Feasibility Study. J Holist Nurs. 2016 May 9. pii: 0898010116644833. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27161425
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