Effect of Wrist-ankle Acupuncture on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after Work-related Injury

VernacularTitle:腕踝针治疗工伤创伤后应激障碍的疗效
Author: Lijuan HUANG ; Wenji LUO ; Hua ZHU ; Shaohui ZHOU ; Kuibo ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: work-related injury, post traumatic stress disorder, wrist-ankle acupuncture, Paroxetine
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):855-857
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the clinical efficacy of wrist-ankle acupuncture on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after work-related injury. Methods 62 patients were divided into observation group (n=30) and control group (n=32). The observation group accepted wrist-ankle acupuncture combined with Paroxetine, and the control group accepted Paroxetine only. They were assessed with Clinical Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD), and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) before, 6 weeks and 12 weeks after treatment. Results The scores of CAPS, HAMD and HAMA reduced in both groups (P<0.01) after treatment, and the reduction rate was greater in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Wrist-ankle acupuncture may further relieve PTSD after work-related injury