Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Acupuncture for Stroke
Author(s) -
Junhuai Zhang,
Deren Wang,
Ming Liu
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
neuroepidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.217
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1423-0208
pISSN - 0251-5350
DOI - 10.1159/000355435
Subject(s) - medicine , acupuncture , systematic review , meta analysis , stroke (engine) , medline , cinahl , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , rehabilitation , alternative medicine , psychological intervention , pathology , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , political science , law , engineering
We aimed to systematically overview published systematic reviews and meta-analyses in order to identify whether and when acupuncture is an effective treatment for stroke and stroke-related disorders. We also hoped to identify the best directions for future research in this area.
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