Comparative efficacy of acupuncture-related techniques for mild cognitive impairment: A Bayesian network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A comparison and ranking of the clinical effects of various acupuncture and acupuncture-related therapies on patients with mild cognitive impairment.

Methods

Using network meta-analysis, we assessed the direct and indirect evidence from relevant research. Seven databases [PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Database, and Wanfang database] were examined to find randomized controlled trials of acupuncture-related therapies for individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Two researchers independently reviewed the literature, retrieved the data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. The data were analyzed using Stata15.0 and R3.6.1 software.

Results

A total of 27 randomized cont

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706122 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature