Traditional acupuncture for people with medically unexplained symptoms: a longitudinal qualitative study of patients’ experiences

British Journal of General Practice

Jackie Bridges¹  Peter Griffiths¹  Charlotte Paterson¹  Nicky Britten¹  Sue Rugg¹ 

[1] Institute of Health Service Research, University of Exeter, Exeter

关键词: acupuncture therapy;    frequent attenders;    patient participation;    primary care;    qualitative research;    unexplained symptoms;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp11X577972

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

People with medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) are helped by interventions that combine physical and psychological explanations and treatment. Traditional acupuncture may offer such a perspective, but its use for these patients has not been investigated.

【 授权许可】

Unknown