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Intervention Protocol
Acupuncture for acute management and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury
Editorial Group: Cochrane Injuries Group
Published Online: 15 APR 2009
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007700
Copyright © 2009 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Wong V, Cheuk DKL, Lee S, Chu V. Acupuncture for acute management and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007700. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007700.
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- Publication Status: New
- Published Online: 15 APR 2009
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Abstract
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows:
To determine the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the acute management or rehabilitation (or both) of patients with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This includes cognitive, neurological, motor, emotional, or behavioral complications, or a combination of such complications.
We will investigate the following hypotheses.
- Acupuncture is efficacious in the treatment of acute TBI.
- Acupuncture can enhance the speed and extent of rehabilitation of TBI complications.
- Acupuncture can reduce the occurrence and recurrence of TBI complications.
- Acupuncture can improve the quality of life of TBI patients.
- Acupuncture is safe.
