Akupunktur vid stroke: En litteraturstudie 1998 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis

Abstract [sv]

Stroke is one of the most common causes of disability and death. Studies has claimed a positive effect of acupuncture treatment in stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this literature review was to determine the effects of acupuncture on mobility, ADL-capacity, aphasia and the length of hospital stay. Also to enlighten reported adverse effects and possble mechanisms involved. Eleven reports were selected but only four fullfilled higher scientific methodology. Without exception, they suggested positive effects on functional recovery. No serious adverse effects were reported and different mechanisms involved were discussed but not confirmed. More trials are required to clarify the mechanism of the effects. Also the patients experiences of the treatment and effects on life-quality needs to be examined. If the mechanism involved can be clearified and further research can confirm the positive results acupuncture could be as useful tool for the nurse in the stroke care.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages

1998.

Keywords [sv]

acupuncture, cerebrovascular accident, cerbrovascular disorders, complementary medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, stroke

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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-7617Local ID: U1511OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-7617DiVA, id: diva2:362682

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Medicine

Note

Denna uppsats kan beställas från arkivet / This paper can be ordered from the archive. Kontakta / Contact: arkivet@hh.seAvailable from: 2010-11-09 Created: 2010-11-09Bibliographically approved

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