The changing clinical landscape in acupuncture for women's health: a cross-sectional online survey in New Zealand and Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acupuncture is a popular treatment for women's health. Several trials and meta-analysis have been published in recent years on key women's health conditions but it is unclear if this has led to any changes in clinical practice or referrals from other health professionals. The aim of this survey was to explore if, how, and why, aspects of acupuncture practice have changed since our survey in 2013.

Method

An online cross-sectional survey of registered acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners in Australia and New Zealand. Questions covered the practitioner demographics and training, women's health conditions commonly treated, modalities used, sources of information and continuing education (CE) (e.g. webinars), changes in clinical practice, and referral netw

SUBMITTER: Graca S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8973511 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature