Factors that influence patients’ decisions to discontinue with an acupuncture service – a qualitative study

ConclusionsPatients discontinued with an acupuncture service despite reporting positive outcomes. Communication and clinic availability are the key factors that influence a patient’s decision to discontinue. Session-by-session monitoring could encourage patient participation, improve outcome and reduce discontinuation. As the NHS in the UK and this acupuncture delivery is unique, reasons for discontinuation of treatment in other countries may be different.
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research