Cheng Fung Kei
Hong Kong, China.
Geriatr Nurs. 2017 Jul-Aug;38(4):302-314. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.11.010. Epub 2016 Dec 29.
Parkinson's disease, a progressive neuro-degeneration of multiple systems damaging motor and non-motor functions, affects individual and societal dimensions negatively. In addition to standard treatments, complementary and alternative medicine has been adopted, in which acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medical practice by needle penetration at specific stimulation points (acupoints) along the body, indicates positive outcomes in this illness. Apart from offering an overview of using acupuncture in Parkinson's disease, this literature review analyses the effects of acupuncture on Parkinson's-induced physical symptoms and mental problems such as slow movements, stiffness, constipation, and sleep disorders. In light of the 35 reviewed research projects in mainland China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the United States of America, this study reveals the optimization of this approach through combined therapy and its preventive contribution using acupuncture alone. It also suggests research and practical implications that hint at enhancements in medical applications.
帕金森病是一种多系统进行性神经退行性疾病，会损害运动和非运动功能，对个人和社会层面都有负面影响。除了标准治疗方法外，补充和替代医学也已被采用，其中针灸作为一种传统中医疗法，通过在身体特定刺激点（穴位）刺入针具，在这种疾病中显示出积极效果。除了概述针灸在帕金森病中的应用外，这篇文献综述还分析了针灸对帕金森病引起的身体症状和精神问题的影响，如运动迟缓、僵硬、便秘和睡眠障碍。根据对中国大陆、日本、韩国、台湾和美国的35个研究项目的综述，本研究揭示了通过联合治疗优化这种方法以及单独使用针灸的预防作用。它还提出了研究和实际意义，暗示了医学应用方面的改进。
