An investigation into how acupuncture is used by physiotherapists to treat overactive bladder in women

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.

TitleAn investigation into how acupuncture is used by physiotherapists to treat overactive bladder in women
TypeJournal article
AuthorsMunur, 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
a treatment that gave positive effects for some patients with OAB; however, it was used infrequently and not as a first-line intervention. Lack of guidance, time and confidence were cited as the reasons for this. Point selection generally followed biomedical reasoning principles. Physiotherapists generally appreciated having another intervention option that had no significant side effects, in contrast with many
currently available treatments.

JournalJournal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
Journal citation122, pp. 9-20
ISSN2057-598X
2977-1854
Year2018
PublisherPelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
Web address (URL)https://thepogp.co.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/journals/122/api2235dfw.pdf
Publication dates
PublishedSep 2018

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