The effects of hand-acupuncture therapy on intermittent abdominal pain in children

Author: Hong, Y. R.
Conference/Journal: Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
Date published: 2005
Other: Volume ID: 35 , Pages: 487-493 , Word Count: 50


METHODS: Forty children were assigned to the experimental or control group. The experimental group received Hand-Acupuncture therapy on the meridian point for 20 minutes, while the control group rested on the bed. RESULTS: In the experimental group, pain intensity and medication requirement were significantly lower than that of the control group.