Research: GRABOWSKA et al.,

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Abstract

GRABOWSKA et al., Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley University, 32-38 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2BS, UK, christine.grabowska@tvu.ac.uk, have described the provision of acupuncture in a university health centre.

Background

Methodology

A retrospective audit was carried out for a year at a university-based acupuncture clinic. Two acupuncturists saw a total of 69 clients. Most had no experience of complementary or alternative medicine previously.

Results

Three quarters of clients were women; a third were less than 29 years old; two thirds were less than 40 years old; two thirds were Caucasians; a third smoked; and three quarters consumed some alcohol. Of those who attended follow up, 43 (80%) reported feeling better, 10 the same and one worse. No side effects were reported by 50 (73%) clients. Four reported minor side effects such as bruising and drowsiness.

Conclusion

The process of carrying out the audit gave the practitioners an opportunity to reflect on their clinical practice and improve service delivery.

References

Grabowska C, Squire C, MacRae E, Robinson N. Provision of acupuncture in a university health centre – a clinical audit. Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery 9 (1): 14-19, Feb 2003.

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