Case reports of acupuncturists and massage therapists at mayo clinic: new allies in expediting patient diagnoses

Massage and acupuncture have become well incorporated into conventional medical care in the United States. For example, a recent survey discovered that the percentage of hospitals in the United States using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) had grown from 37 percent in 2007 to 42 percent by 2010.1 The increase has been driven by both patient demand and clinical effectiveness, the latter being demonstrated in a growing body of research that supports the efficacy and safety of both professions as adjuncts to conventional care.

Source: Explore - December 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Molly J. Mallory, Jennifer L. Hauschulz, Alex Do, Niki E. Dreyer, Brent A. Bauer Source Type: research