Table 2.
Item | Count, n (%) | |
---|---|---|
Number of recommendations | Guideline | 17 (36.2) |
Consensus | 30 (63.8) | |
Topic | Treatment | 21 (44.7) |
Rehabilitation | 17 (36.2) | |
Prevention | 6 (12.8) | |
Nursing | 3 (6.4) | |
Intervention methods | Acupuncture | 23 (48.9) |
Moxibustion | 42 (89.4) | |
Frequency of acupuncture or moxibustion | Once a day | 23 (48.9) |
Twice a day | 2 (4.3) | |
Once every 1–2 days | 3 (6.4) | |
Once every 3–5 days | 1 (2.1) | |
Not reported | 18 (38.3) | |
Whether to provide the acupoints | Yes | 45 (95.7) |
No | 2 (4.3) | |
Whether to describe the settings | Yes | 10 (21.3) |
No | 37 (78.7) | |
Whether to describe the matters needing attention | Yes | 16 (34.0) |
No | 31 (66.0) | |
Grading of quality of evidence | Yes | 2 (4.3) |
No | 45 (95.7) | |
Grading of strength of recommendations | Yes | 2 (4.3) |
No | 45 (95.7) |