Acupuncture for Dizziness and Vertigo in Emergency Department: a Single-center, Self-control, Observational Clinical Study During 2019-2023
Acupuncture for Dizziness and Vertigo in Emergency Department: a Single-center, Self-control, Observational Clinical Study During 2019-2023
This study was conducted at China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan, between January 2019 and December 2023, with 345 patients diagnosed with dizziness and vertigo (ICD-10 codes R42 and H81). Patients received acupuncture in addition to standard Western medical care. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess symptom severity before and after the acupuncture intervention. Secondary analyses explored the influence of ICD-10 classification, gender, and seasonality on treatment outcomes.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients who were diagnosed as ICD number R42 and H81
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who were not suitable to accept acupuncture or refused to accept acupuncture