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[Acupuncture in stroke]

A Kjendahl1, S Sällström, P E Osten

  • 1Sunnaas sykehus, Nesoddtangen.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|May 26, 1998
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Acupuncture provided additional therapeutic benefit for stroke patients in the subacute stage. This benefit persisted one year after treatment, showing greater improvement in the acupuncture group compared to the control group.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Integrative Medicine

Background:

  • Previous research in 1995 indicated acupuncture's benefit for subacute stroke patients.
  • Long-term effects of acupuncture on stroke recovery remained to be determined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the sustained therapeutic effects of acupuncture in stroke patients one year post-rehabilitation discharge.
  • To compare long-term outcomes between stroke patients receiving acupuncture and those in a control group.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 45 subacute stroke patients (median 40 days post-stroke).
  • Patients received a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program; the acupuncture group had additional 6-week classical acupuncture treatment.
  • Outcomes assessed using the Motor Assessment Scale, Sunnaas Index of Daily Living (ADL), Nottingham Health Profile, and social circumstances.

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Main Results:

  • A significantly greater improvement was observed in the acupuncture group compared to the control group.
  • This enhanced recovery was evident both during the initial six-week treatment and continued into the following year.
  • Assessments indicated sustained benefits in motor function, daily living activities, and overall health status.

Conclusions:

  • Classical acupuncture treatment offers significant and lasting therapeutic benefits for stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation.
  • Acupuncture can be a valuable complementary therapy to enhance long-term recovery and functional outcomes in stroke survivors.