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Electroacupuncture for poststroke urinary incontinence: A systematic scoping review.

Tao Jiang^1,2, Shiyi Jiang³, Ying Cui^1,2,4

¹National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China.

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Electroacupuncture (EA) is effective for poststroke urinary incontinence. This scoping review of 58 publications confirms EA

Keywords:

electroacupuncture poststroke urinary incontinence scoping review

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Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine
Integrative and Complementary Medicine

Background:

Poststroke urinary incontinence (UI) is a common complication impacting patient quality of life.
Electroacupuncture (EA) shows promise for treating poststroke UI, but a comprehensive overview is lacking.
This study addresses the need for a systematic summary of current research on EA for poststroke UI.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and summarize prevalent themes and clinical findings on electroacupuncture for poststroke urinary incontinence.
To provide an overview of the existing research evidence on EA's efficacy in managing poststroke UI.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across eight major databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, VIP, Wan Fang Data, SinoMed) up to June 1, 2023.
Relevant studies on electroacupuncture for poststroke urinary incontinence were identified and filtered by two independent researchers.
A descriptive approach and quantitative analysis were employed, adhering to the PRISMA-ScR checklist for the scoping review.

Main Results:

58 publications were included, predominantly 49 clinical studies from China (2008-2022).
Electroacupuncture demonstrated definite therapeutic effects across various outcome measures for poststroke UI.
Key acupuncture points identified include EX-HN1, BL23, RN3, RN4, BL32, SP6, GV20, RN6, and BL35, with all studies showing statistically significant improvements in UI severity.

Conclusions:

Electroacupuncture is a secure and efficacious alternative intervention for poststroke urinary incontinence.
EA exhibits substantial therapeutic potential, offering a promising treatment option.
Further large-scale, well-designed studies and international collaboration are recommended for comprehensive clinical evaluation.