The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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Review of Recent Researches on the Acupuncture Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis

간질성 방광염의 침 치료에 관한 임상 연구 고찰

  • Ku, Su-Jeong (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jin-Moo (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jang, Jun-Bock (Dept. of Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 구수정 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 황덕상 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 이진무 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 이창훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 장준복 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실)
  • Received : 2019.07.05
  • Accepted : 2019.08.29
  • Published : 2019.08.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This review is aimed at assessing the efficacy and effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for interstitial cystitis patients through literature research and overview. Methods: Database searching was conducted to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and clinical studies on the acupuncture treatment for interstitial cystitis patients. Studies were searched from Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, KISS, KMBASE, CNKI, Cochrane library, PubMed and EmBase up to April 2019. Results: Five studies including three RCTs and two clinical studies were finally selected. Three studies showed that acupuncture was effective for interstitial cystitis. One study showed ineffectiveness of acupuncture treatment. Conclusions: From three studies, acupuncture treatment for interstitial cystitis patients showed symptoms relief and improvement of QoL (Quality of Life). Further strictly designed studies are needed to confirm the efficacy and setup the acupuncture treatment protocol.

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