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How Effective Is Acupuncture In Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue In Adult Cancer Patients?, Anita Elizabeth Kurian
How Effective Is Acupuncture In Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue In Adult Cancer Patients?, Anita Elizabeth Kurian
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not acupuncture is an effective course of treatment for improving cancer-related fatigue in adult cancer patients.
DESIGN: Review of three English language primary randomized controlled studies published from 2006-2012.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials studying the effects of acupuncture therapy on cancer-related fatigue were found using PubMed and Cochrane databases.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Each of the three trials assessed the efficacy and clinical improvement of cancer-related fatigue after acupuncture therapy. Results were measured on the Functional Assessment of Chronic-Illness Therapy-Fatigue Subscale (FACIT-F) or the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory …