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. 2014 Apr 28;15(3):279–291. doi: 10.1111/papr.12208

Table 3.

Summary of Acupuncture Treatment Points and other Information Related to Acupuncture Treatment

First Authorref (Year) Acupuncture Method Total Treatment (times) Acupuncture Points Deqi Rationales for Acupuncture Points Adverse Events
Yeh38 (2011) AES 2 BL40, GB34, HT7, P6 n.r. TCM theory No adverse effect
Yeh34 (2010a) AES 3 BL40, GB34, HT7, P6 n.r TCM theory n.r.
Wang36 (2000) Classic AT with MS 2–3 BL25, GB31, BL26, GB30, BL62, BL23, BL36, BL40, GB34 Considered TCM theory n.r.
Li35 (2008) Abdominal AT with Classic AT 10 Standard points: CV12, CV9, CV6, CV4 Individualized: CV6 0.2 unit of length lateral (L2-3 surgery) CV5 0.2 unit of length lateral (L3-4 surgery) CV4 0.2 unit of length lateral (L4-5 surgery) Additive: KI14, ST25 (back pain) Ab7(CV6 0.5 unit of length lateral), ST26, Ab4, Ab6 (Sciatica) ST28, ST24 (Low back pain) n.r. TCM theory n.r.
Yeh37 (2010b) Auricular acupressure 12 TF4, AT3, AH9, CO4, CO3, CO18 n.r. TCM theory n.r.

AES, acupoint electrical stimulation (nonpenetration); AT, acupuncture; MS, manual stimulation; n.r., not reported; TCM, traditional Chinese medicine.