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Is Acupuncture Effective In Improving The Quality Of Life For Women In The Reproductive Age Diagnosed With Endometriosis?, Ashley M. Hayes
Is Acupuncture Effective In Improving The Quality Of Life For Women In The Reproductive Age Diagnosed With Endometriosis?, Ashley M. Hayes
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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not acupuncture is effective in improving the quality of life for women in the reproductive age diagnosed with endometriosis.
Study Design: Review of 3 RCTs published between 2011-current, all in the English language. One of the RCTs was blinded while the other two were non-blinded.
Data Source: Three RCTs that analyzed the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy compared to control groups. All studies were found using EBSCOhost, PubMed and Medline and were selected based on relevance to the proposed clinical question.
Outcomes Measured: Each of the 3 articles …