Open AccessSystematic evaluation and meta-analysis of quality and safety of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis treated by acupuncture
Author(s) -
Lü Li,
Shou-Liang Hu,
Xin Zhu,
Tianmin Zhu,
Hui Li
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000018965
Subject(s) - medicine , acupuncture , meta analysis , quality of life (healthcare) , chronic rhinosinusitis , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , medline , adverse effect , systematic review , intensive care medicine , alternative medicine , surgery , pathology , nursing , political science , law
Background: This study aims to assess the quality and safety of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) treated by acupuncture. Methods: An extensive database search was executed to find the randomized controlled trials on acupuncture vs. sham acupuncture, and any other treatments for patients with CRS. Review Manager 5 (RevMan) was used for the data analysis. A strict methodology was used when the meta-analysis was performed. Results: This study systematically assesses the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in patients with CRS. The primary outcomes include health-related quality of life, disease severity, treatment-related adverse events. The secondary outcomes are comprised of recurrence rate, endoscopic score, computerized tomography (CT) scan score and objective physiological measures. Conclusion: This article summarizes the current evidence base for the quality of life and safety of acupuncture in patients with CRS. Systematic review registration: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews PROSPERO (registration number CRD42018114432).