Patient experience of acupuncture provision in a GP practice

Fixler, M., Ogden, C., Moir, F. and Polley, M.J. 2012. Patient experience of acupuncture provision in a GP practice. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 18 (3), pp. 140-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2012.03.003

TitlePatient experience of acupuncture provision in a GP practice
AuthorsFixler, M., Ogden, C., Moir, F. and Polley, M.J.
Abstract

Patient experience of acupuncture at a GP surgery was evaluated over 18 months. Patients were referred for six acupuncture treatments of 45 min by 10 practising GPs. Measure Your Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP), was completed before the first treatment and at the start of the final consultation. A patient experience survey was completed immediately after the patient's last appointment.

Results

A statistically and clinically significant improvement in the mean MYMOP profile score (1.6 SD 1.3, p < 0.0000) (n = 47); reduction in medication usage; a reduction in pain and stress and improved quality of life.

Conclusions

Acupuncture provision was beneficial to patients with predominately chronic conditions. Further studies are needed to assess the cost effectiveness and long term benefit of acupuncture in the NHS.

KeywordsAcupuncture; GP; Evaluation; Patient experience; MYMOP
JournalComplementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
Journal citation18 (3), pp. 140-144
ISSN1744-3881
YearAug 2012
PublisherElsevier
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2012.03.003
Publication dates
PublishedAug 2012

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