Effect of CT-aided Scalp Surrounding Needling on Infarction Dementia by Retaining Long Time

VernacularTitle:头部CT定位围针长留针法治疗脑梗死性痴呆的临床研究
Author: Lei LIU ; Xin LUN ; Yifeng WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: acupunture, scalp acupuncture, cerebral infraction, dementia
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(6):569-571
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of CT-aided scalp surrounding needling on infraction dementia by retaining long time. Methods 53 infraction patients following dementia were randomly divided into treatment group (n=26) and control group (n=27). The control group was treated with CT-aided scalp surrounding needling for 30 minutes, while the treatment group was treated with CT-aided scalp surrounding needling for 3 hours. The course was 8 weeks. The therapeutic effect was assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE), Hasegawa Dementia Scale(HDS-R) and Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Results The scores of ADL, MMSE, and HDS-R improved obviously after treatment in two groups (P<0.05), and the treatment group was better than the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion CT-aided scalp surrounding needling by retaining long time may facilitate to enhance the clinical effect on infarction dementia.