Journal article
The safety and efficacy of using moxibustion and or acupuncture for cancer-related insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Palliative Care and Social Practice, Vol.16, pp.1-16
2022
Abstract
Introduction:
This study aimed to synthesise the best available evidence on the safety and efficacy of using moxibustion and/or acupuncture to manage cancer-related insomnia (CRI).
Methods:
The PRISMA framework guided the review. Nine databases were searched from its inception to July 2020, published in English or Chinese. Randomised clinical trials (RCTs) of moxibustion and or acupuncture for the treatment of CRI were selected for inclusion. Methodological quality was assessed using the method suggested by the Cochrane collaboration. The Cochrane Review Manager was used to conduct a meta-analysis.
Results:
Fourteen RCTs met the eligibility criteria. Twelve RCTs used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score as continuous data and a meta-analysis showed positive effects of moxibustion and or acupuncture (n = 997, mean difference (MD) = −1.84, 95% confidence interval (CI) = −2.75 to −0.94, p < 0.01). Five RCTs using continuous data and a meta-analysis in these studies also showed significant difference between two groups (n = 358, risk ratio (RR) = 0.45, 95% CI = 0.26–0.80, I2 = 39%).
Conclusion:
The meta-analyses demonstrated that moxibustion and or acupuncture showed a positive effect in managing CRI. Such modalities could be considered an add-on option in the current CRI management regimen.
Details
- Title
- The safety and efficacy of using moxibustion and or acupuncture for cancer-related insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
- Authors/Creators
- C.C. Wang (Author/Creator) - Edith Cowan UniversityE.Y. Han (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaM. Jenkins (Author/Creator) - Edith Cowan UniversityX. Hong (Author/Creator) - Fujian University of Traditional Chinese MedicineS. Pang (Author/Creator) - Fujian University of Traditional Chinese MedicineL. Whitehead (Author/Creator) - Edith Cowan UniversityD.L. Kirk (Author/Creator) - Edith Cowan UniversityA. Williams (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Palliative Care and Social Practice, Vol.16, pp.1-16
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Identifiers
- 991005545125307891
- Copyright
- © 2022 The Authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Nursing
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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