Observation on the short-term efficacy of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui point and Dazhui point in preventing post-stroke depression

Xu, Chuanwei; Wang, Tiantian; Chen, Liping; Liu, Xiaoli; Zhang, Yang; Chen, Deren; Zhou, Fangfang; Zhao, Dan

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2023.01.006

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“…It can improve patients’ negative mood, alleviate somatic symptoms, and promote neurological function recovery. Numerous randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have consistently demonstrated the specific benefits of acupuncture treatment for patients with PSD [ 17 , 18 ]. Despite the increasing use of acupuncture in PSD, there is still an absence of rigorously designed systematic reviews and meta-analyses to assess its efficacy and potential harms [ 17 ].…”

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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for post-stroke depression: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Kong,

Li,

Zou

2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Post-stroke depression is a common complication of stroke, with a high incidence rate and low recognition rate. Many patients do not receive effective intervention at the onset, which affects subsequent treatment outcomes. Post-stroke depression not only impacts the patient’s mental well-being but also increases the risk of stroke recurrence and poor prognosis. Therefore, it has become a significant public health concern. Acupuncture has gained significant popularity in the treatment of post-stroke depression. However, there are inconsistent clinical research results regarding its efficacy and safety. This systematic review aims to gather and critically assess all available evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke depression in patients. Methods We will conduct thorough searches for relevant studies in multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database, Wan-fang Data and China Biomedical Database). Our search scope will encompass studies published from the inception of each database until September 2023. To evaluate the potential bias in all the included studies, we will adhere to the guidelines offered in the Cochrane Handbook. The total effective rate will be the primary outcome. To conduct a systematic review, we will employ RevMan 5.4 software. Results This study will obtain efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of post-stroke depression. Conclusions The conclusions of this study will provide evidence-based perspectives that can guide clinical decision-making regarding the practicality and recommended timing of using acupuncture to treat post-stroke depression. Furthermore, this study will help advance the clinical application of acupuncture treatment for post-stroke depression and enhance its efficacy while ensuring patient safety.

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