Efficacy of acupuncture for stroke-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP).

Methods

English and Chinese databases were searched from their inception until 15 March 2024 to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane collaboration tools. RevMan 5.4.0 software was used to analyze the included studies, and the Grades of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) assessment was used to evaluate the quality of the study outcomes.

Results

16 studies involving 1,125 patients were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the results showed that acupuncture significantly improved the effective rate [RR = 1.20, 95% CI (1.13, 1.27), P < 0

SUBMITTER: Su K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911211 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature