Observation on clinical therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping on somatoform disorders.
- Author:
Shen CONG
1
;
Li FANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Electroacupuncture; Humans; Somatoform Disorders
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(6):401-403
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture combined with moving cupping therapy on somatoform disorders.
METHODSTwenty-five cases of somatoform disorders meeting CCMD-3 criteria were treated with electroacupuncture and moving cupping for 4 therapeutic courses (20 sessions), and the improvement of symptoms and therapeutic effect were observed after treatment.
RESULTSAfter treatment, of the 25 cases, 13 were markedly effective, 9 improved and 3 ineffective, the total effective rate being 88.0%; the score of SCL-90 factor decreased significantly (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONElectroacupuncture combined with moving cupping therapy can early control target symptoms and improve bad emotion for the patient of somatoform disorders.
