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Acupuncture for diagnostic fiberoptic bronchoscopy: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study
Luca Cabrini1, Luigi Gioia, Marco Gemma
1Servizio di Anestesia e Rianimazione, Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano, Italy. cabrini.luca@hsr.it
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine
|May 20, 2006
Summary
Acupuncture significantly improved patient satisfaction and tolerance during fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FBS). This study found acupuncture to be a safe and effective complementary therapy for patients undergoing diagnostic FBS.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Integrative Medicine
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FBS) often causes patient anxiety and low satisfaction.
- Effective methods to improve patient experience during FBS are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing pre-procedural anxiety.
- To assess acupuncture's impact on patient tolerance and satisfaction during diagnostic FBS.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, double-blind, randomized study involving 48 patients undergoing diagnostic FBS.
- Three groups: standard FBS, FBS with acupuncture, and FBS with sham acupuncture.
- Anxiety and discomfort (Visual Analog Scale) were measured; patient satisfaction was assessed.
Main Results:
- Patient satisfaction was significantly better in the acupuncture group compared to the standard FBS group (p=0.04).
- A trend towards lower pre-FBS anxiety was observed in the acupuncture group.
- No adverse events or differences in cardiorespiratory parameters were noted across groups.
Conclusions:
- Acupuncture appears to be an effective complementary therapy for enhancing patient tolerance during fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
- It offers a safe method to improve patient experience in Thoracic Endoscopic Rooms.