Individual Differences in Responsiveness to Acupuncture: An Exploratory Survey of Practitioner Opinion.

ABSTRACT: Background: Previous research has considered the impact of personal and situational factors on treatment responses. This article documents the first phase of a four-stage project on patient characteristics that may influence responsiveness to acupuncture treatment, reporting results from an exploratory practitioner survey. Methods: Acupuncture practitioners from various medical professions were recruited through professional organisations to complete an online survey about their demographics and attitudes as well as 60 questions on specific factors that might influence treatment. They gave categorical ("Yes", "No", and "Don't know") and free-text responses. Quantitative and qualitative (thematic) analyses were then conducted. Results: There were more affirmative than negative or uncertain

SUBMITTER: Mayor DF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6163768 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature