Tuina for Enuresis in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effects of Tuina (massage) vs. non-Tuina traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments on nocturnal enuresis in children.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted following the Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis.

Results

Twelve RCTs recruiting a total of 1,007 children were included. Meta-analysis results showed that, compared with non-Tuina TCM treatments, Tuina could significantly improve the total effective rate of children's enuresis [RR = 1.29, 95%CI (1.22-1.36), P < 0.00001]. The results of subgroup analyses indicated that the total effective rate of Tuina combined with acupun

SUBMITTER: Tong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9039245 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature