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Comment on: Efficacy of auricular acupuncture in improving dry mouth among an institutionalised older population: A randomised controlled study.

Authors :
Li, Yanjun
Zou, Xiaoxun
Source :
Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). Oct2024, Vol. 33 Issue 10, p4153-4154. 2p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article presents letter to the editor focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture for alleviating dry mouth in older adults. Topics include concerns about the acupuncture points and blinding methods used in the study, the need for further research on optimal point combinations and long-term effects, and the potential of auricular acupuncture as a low-risk alternative treatment for xerostomia across various populations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09621067
Volume :
33
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180217254
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.17168