Munur, J. and Wilson, J. 2018. An investigation into how acupuncture is used by physiotherapists to treat overactive bladder in women. Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. 122, pp. 9-20.
| Title | An investigation into how acupuncture is used by physiotherapists to treat overactive bladder in women |
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| Type | Journal article |
| Authors | Munur, J. and Wilson, J. |
| Abstract | Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common problem, but many interventions are often poorly tolerated and unhelpful for some sufferers. Despite there being no supporting guidance, acupuncture is being incorporated into treatments for OAB in some National Health Service trusts. The aim of this study was to investigate: (1) how physiotherapists working within the field of urogynaecology are using acupuncture to treat this patient group; and (2) the outcomes that they are reporting. Nine physiotherapists volunteered to partake in semistructured interviews that were recorded, transcribed, coded and thematically analysed. Acupuncture appeared to be |
| Journal | Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy |
| Journal citation | 122, pp. 9-20 |
| ISSN | 2057-598X |
| 2977-1854 | |
| Year | 2018 |
| Publisher | Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy |
| Web address (URL) | https://thepogp.co.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/journals/122/api2235dfw.pdf |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | Sep 2018 |