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Systematic Review of Adverse Events Related to Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Korea  

Park, Ji-Yeun (College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Kim, Song-Yi (College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Chae, Youn-Byoung (College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Chae, Han (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Koo, Sung-Tae (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Kim, Seung-Tae (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Shin, Sang-Woo (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Jang, In-Soo (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Lee, Sang-Hoon (College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Yin, Chang-Shik (Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University)
Lee, Hye-Jung (College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Park, Hi-Joon (College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine / v.31, no.2, 2010 , pp. 78-90 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to review case reports about adverse events of acupuncture or moxibustion treatments in Korea. Methods: Electronic literature searches were performed for adverse events of acupuncture or moxibustion treatments in Korea up to October 2009. Results: Sixteen case reports or case series were retrieved in total. Among them, 10 were reporting about acupuncture, 5 about pharmaco-acupuncture (3 bee venom acupuncture and 2 others), and 1 was reporting about moxibustion treatment. The incidence of adverse effects couldn't be proven due to the lack of prospective studies. Conclusion: Acupuncture treatment seems to be one of the safer forms of medical interventions, when performed by skilled Korean medical doctors. However, prospective studies are necessary to reach conclusions about safety. In addition, a system for collecting and managing adverse effects of Korean medical interventions as well as a reeducation system for clinicians is needed.
Keywords
Adverse effects; acupuncture; moxibustion; systematic review;
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