A Research of Literature on Economic Analysis of Acupuncture
10.3777/jjsam.53.62
- VernacularTitle:鍼治療の経済評価に関する文献調査
- Author:
Masahiro IWA
;
Shigeru URATA
;
Naoya ONO
;
Fumio KONDO
;
Kenta SAWAZAKI
;
Tatsuro HONDA
;
Noriko HORI
;
Tadashi YANO
;
Kenji KAWAKITA
;
Shohachi TANZAWA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuctutre;
economic evaluation;
cost effectiveness;
alternative medicine;
literature survey
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2003;53(1):62-70
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Objective : To research reports of economic analysis of acupuncture therapy.
Method : Searches were performed in Medline for reports of cost description, economic, randomized controlled trial, cost effectiveness, or cost benefit. Studies were included if they reported original data from any form of standard economic analysis.
Results : A total of 15 papers was found. These studies were investigated as follows : angina pectoris, carpal tunnel syndrome, stroke, knee osteoarthrosis, low back pain, musculoskeletal disease, migraine, acupuncture analgesia. On the other hand, only one paper was found in Japan.
Conclusion : Almost studies were noncntrolled trial, non-rigorous and retrospective studies. In future there is a need for high quality and rigorous studies of the cost and benefits of acupuncture.
