Acupuncture and Related Therapies for Nausea and Vomiting among Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review
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https://doi.org/10.35516/jmj.v59i5.2453الكلمات المفتاحية:
Acupuncture، Chemotherapy، Patients، Cancer، Nausea and vomitingالملخص
Aims: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients.
Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2017 and 2022, focusing on acupuncture as a treatment for nausea and vomiting, using multiple databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Ovid, to ensure an inclusive approach. A total of eight studies met the inclusion criteria.
Selection Criteria: This systematic review exclusively included RCTs conducted in English language, involving adult patients with cancer. The scope was limited to acupuncture as a treatment for nausea and vomiting.
Data Collection and Analysis: The included studies were appraised using the Eleven-item Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool, which evaluated aspects such as study design, methodology, and research results.
Results: Several studies have demonstrated that acupuncture is associated with a reduction in chemotherapy complications, particularly vomiting and nausea. Notably, in some studies, the incidence of nausea and vomiting was lower in the acupuncture group compared to the control group at the beginning of chemotherapy.
Conclusions: Acupuncture and related therapies have positively improved cancer-related outcomes and reduced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients.
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