Effects of acupuncture treatment on daily life activities and quality of life : A controlled, prospective, and randomized study of acute stroke patients

Author(s): Gosmanhedstrom, G., Claesson, L. , Klingenstierna, U. , Carlsson, J. , Olausson, b. , Frizell, M. , Fagerberg, B. , Blomstrand, C.

Journal/Book: Stroke. 1998; 29(10): 2100-2108.

Abstract: Background and Purpose-A number of studies have shown that acupuncture might improve the functional recovery of stroke patients. These studies vary in inclusion criteria, sample size, and evaluation methods. The present study was designed to investigate whether electroacupuncture treatment favorably affects stroke patients' ability to perform daily life activities, their health-related quality of life, and their use of health care and social services. Methods-One hundred four consecutive patients >40 years of age admitted to hospital because of an acute stroke were randomized to 3 groups: deep, superficial, and no acupuncture treatment. The acupuncture treatment given by 4 phy tion, evaluated the treatment effects. The assessments were performed 4 times during the first year after randomization by means of interviews and observations. rofile, the no acupuncture group had somewhat fewer mobility problems. No differences in health care and social services were found between the groups. -related quality of life, and their use of health care and social services.

Keyword(s): acu. cr. rct. stroke

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