Table 1.
The results of literatures classification according to its purpose (n (%)).
| Purpose | RCT | NRCCT | PCSS | Review | Preclinical research | Clinical survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture for pain relief during delivery (n = 28) | 20 (71.4) |
2 (7.1) |
0 | 5 (17.9) |
0 | 1 (3.6) |
| Acupuncture for the process of labor (n = 24) | 8 (34.8) |
0 | 3 (8.7) |
4 (17.4) |
9 (39.1) |
0 |
| Acupuncture for disorders of postpartum period (n = 32) | 9 (27.3) |
2 (6.1) |
20 (63.6) |
1 (3) |
0 | 0 |
| Acupuncture for abortion (n = 3) | 3 (100) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
RCT: randomized controlled trial; NRCCT: nonrandomized concurrent control trial; PCSS: prospective case series studies.