The Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture on Suicidal Behavior: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: In situations where death by suicide is a major global issue and effective prevention and management approaches are lacking, acupuncture improves some risk factors for suicide, including depression, and it has been used for a long time in clinical settings. Herein, we aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of suicidal behaviors. Fourteen electronic databases were searched for studies published up to 7 September 2022. Original interventional studies of acupuncture in suicide prevention were included. The primary outcome was the validated measure of suicidal ideation. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using an appropriate assessment tool. Due to the heterogeneity of the included studies, only qualitative analyses were conducted. Eight

SUBMITTER: Kwon CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10094566 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature