Meta-analysis on acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Search the literatures in the whole paper databank of China figure medical library (Jan. 1994-Dec. 2004) and China Biomedical Literature Disk Databank (Jan. 1995-Dec. 2004). Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan 4. 2. 5 software.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Sixteen controlled trials involving 2 157 patients were included. Meta-analysis indicated that there was high statistically difference between the acupoint sticking therapy and simple acupuncture therapy or Western medicine therapy.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The acupoint sticking therapy is effective and safe for facial paralysis.</p>