Reasons for acupuncture treatment according to disease
| Low back pain | Bell's palsy | Atrial fibrillation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for acupuncture | Distrust of conventional medicine | Dissatisfaction with conventional medicine | Doctor referral |
| Acupuncture satisfaction rates | High | High | Mixed responses Low in asymptomatic AF |
| Patient attitudes | Actively participate and search out treatment | Actively participate and search out treatment | Extremely passive regarding treatment Very dependent on doctor |
| Familiarity with acupuncture | Very familiar | Not familiar | Not familiar |
| Attenuation of other symptoms | Alleviated headache, fatigue, improved sleep and constipation | Great emotional relief | Slight emotional relief |
AF, atrial fibrillation.