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Acupuncture included in more and more guidelines
Posted on 10/05/2019 in Current Affairs
Nice scientific news. When a treatment method proves to be effective, it is published in guidelines and recommendations for various conditions. To what extent is this already the case for acupuncture?
Many recommendations for acupuncture
In the research report by scientist and NVA acupuncturist Stephen Birch and his team, it was found in 2018 that for over 200 health issues, acupuncture was mentioned 2189 times as an option for treatment, 1486 times for 107 pain indications, 703 times for 97 non-pain indications.
More and More Evidence
This is much more than is known in the acupuncture world and in regular healthcare. Each year we see an increase in positive findings and more and more evidence about the effectiveness of acupuncture. The recommendations came from government health institutions, national guidelines, and medical specialist groups. Especially in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
More Recognition
This is more recognition than we knew. It's nice to know that you can go to an acupuncturist with peace of mind and be open about it with your GP. Especially because there are so many mainstream parties recommending acupuncture. Feel free to point him or her to Birch and his team's research. You can find it at the bottom of this page.
An example of initiatives that will grow in the coming years
Half a year ago, the Oncology Center of the Rijnstate Hospital sought collaboration with the NVA due to the scientifically proven effectiveness of acupuncture. They regularly refer people for acupuncture, for instance, for hot flashes and fatigue after cancer treatment, and for nausea and support during chemotherapy. The consultation is explicitly not about curing cancer but about reducing symptoms and improving or maintaining quality of life.
