A scoping review of mechanisms of auricular acupuncture for treatment of pain.

Trish ElliottMaria P MerlanoDeborah MorrisCandy WilsonJulie Georgia Pilitsis

Published in: Postgraduate medicine (2024)

AA is an accessible, effective means of pain relief. AA is relatively straightforward to learn, and protocols and curriculums exist to teach health care professionals this valuable skill. Overcoming implementation barriers, including patient education, are essential next steps.

Keyphrases

healthcare
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
quality improvement
primary care
case report
spinal cord
replacement therapy
health insurance