Auricular point sticking for adverse effects related to chemotherapy: An update
10.16781/j.0258-879x.2018.04.0433
- Author:
Chen KONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University (Second Military Medical University)
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adverse reaction;
Auricular point sticking;
Chemotherapy;
Neoplasm
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2018;39(4):433-437
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Chemotherapy is an effective method for malignant tumors, but chemotherapy-associated adverse effects not only bring great suffering to patients, but also reduce patients’ compliance to chemotherapy. Auricular point sticking is a disease treatment method which fixes the particles, such as pills, medicine seeds and plant seeds to specific auricular points using adhesive tape, stimulating relevant points by manual pressure. It has a great potential in reducing chemotherapyassociated side effects. In this paper we reviewed the recent progress on auricular point sticking in treating chemotherapyassociated side effects, and summarized the advantages, limitations, and adverse reactions of auricular point sticking.
