Interest is high among family physicians and patients in acupuncture. Many clinicians have
been trained in medical acupuncture, but almost none fully incorporate acupuncture into …

Introduction: Although an increasing number of physicians are completing medical
acupuncture training, only half of those physicians are able to successfully incorporate …

PURPOSE This study provides basic information about the training and practices of licensed
acupuncturists. METHODS Randomly selected licensed acupuncturists in Massachusetts …

Abstract Background and Objectives: As evidence establishes the efficacy of medical
acupuncture, more family physicians and family medicine residents may receive medical …

Integrating Medical Acupuncture into Family Medicine Practice | AAFP Advertisement search
close brand logo CHRISTY JW LEDFORD, PhD, Uniformed Services University of the Health …

Acupuncture is indicated for a broad spectrum of painful and non-painful conditions. Medical
acupuncture is the practice of therapeutic acupuncture by or under the direct supervision of …

Worldwide, acupuncture is integral to everyday medical practice. In recent decades its
practice has gained popularity in the United States. With increasing evidence of its clinical …

The purpose of this article is to educate primary care providers regarding the theory and
basic principles of acupuncture. Various indications for acupuncture are discussed. It is …

Objectives: Explain how acupunctures works. Describe the techniques involved in
performing acupuncture. Identify patient populations that might benefit from acupuncture …

Objective: To explore an interprofessional group of health care providers' perspectives on
the facilitators and barriers to implementation of an inpatient acupuncture service for pain …