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Developing an in-patient acupuncture treatment in a pediatric hospital
Lynn M Rusy1, Steven J Weisman, Keri R Hainsworth
1Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA. lrusy@chw.org
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Acupuncture shows promise as an add-on therapy for children and adolescents in hospitals. This case series highlights its benefits for various pediatric conditions, including insomnia and cyclic vomiting.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Complementary Therapies
Background:
- Limited research exists on acupuncture's use in inpatient pediatric settings.
- Pediatric populations often have unique treatment needs and considerations.
- Adjuvant therapies are increasingly explored to improve patient outcomes.
Observation:
- A case series reviewed acupuncture application in pediatric inpatients.
- Conditions treated included insomnia, cyclic vomiting, and other ailments.
- Detailed acupuncture protocols for each case were documented.
Findings:
- Acupuncture demonstrated benefits as an adjuvant treatment in pediatric inpatients.
- The study identified specific protocol adjustments for treating children and adolescents.
- Successful application across a range of conditions was observed.
Implications:
- Inpatient acupuncture services can be beneficial for pediatric care.
- Understanding treatment subtleties is crucial for effective pediatric acupuncture.
- Further research into pediatric acupuncture protocols is warranted.
Abstract:
Little is known about the broad application of acupuncture as adjuvant treatment for in-patient pediatric populations. We review a series of cases involving acupuncture for conditions ranging from insomnia to cyclic vomiting. The details of the protocol for each are included. This case series illustrates the benefits of an in-patient acupuncture treatment service, as well as the subtleties of an acupuncture protocol when treating children and adolescents.
