The use of auricular acupuncture to reduce preoperative anxiety

Anesth Analg. 2001 Nov;93(5):1178-80, table of contents. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200111000-00024.

Abstract

Ear acupuncture can decrease preoperative anxiety in adults undergoing outpatient surgery.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Acupuncture, Ear / methods*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / psychology*
  • Anxiety / etiology
  • Anxiety / prevention & control*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Preoperative Care