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Document 0096
DOCN M9470096
TI An evaluation of the treatment effectiveness of the Chicago Health
Outreach Acupuncture Clinic.
DT 9409
AU Johnstone H; Marcinak J; Luckett M; Scott J
SO J Holist Nurs. 1994 Jun;12(2):171-83. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/94253547
AB Acupuncture is a treatment modality that is particularly applicable for
homeless clients because of its low cost and portability as well as
because of its effectiveness in treating the symptomatology of pain
syndromes, substance abuse, and human immunodeficiency virus infection.
A two-part descriptive study was conducted to determine the response to
acupuncture of homeless persons at the Chicago Health Outreach Clinic.
Part 1 of the study consisted of a retrospective chart review of 45
patients to assess acupuncture treatment effectiveness. Part 2 of the
study consisted of using a numerical rating scale report form to assess
treatment effectiveness of 30 patients. Part 1 of the study indicated
that 51% had a positive response to treatment, 42% were indeterminate or
lacked documentation of response, and 7% had no response to treatment.
Part 2 of the study demonstrated that 97% had a positive response to
treatment, with 3% reporting no response to treatment. Acupuncture
treatment did effectively decrease the symptomatology of the homeless
clients seen in the Chicago Health Outreach Acupuncture Clinic. Further
research should involve follow-up of these clients to assess the length
of symptom relief to further determine long-range effectiveness and cost
of treatment.
DE Acupuncture Analgesia *Acupuncture Therapy Adolescence Adult Aged
*Ambulatory Care Facilities Chicago Female *Homeless Persons Human
Male Middle Age Nursing Evaluation Research Patient Satisfaction
Retrospective Studies Substance Abuse/THERAPY JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).