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Buccal Acupuncture On Postoperative Delirium In Elderly Patients After Orthopedic Lower Limb Surgery
June 2025
Buccal Acupuncture On Postoperative Delirium In Elderly Patients After Orthopedic Lower Limb Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effect of buccal acupuncture therapy on the incidence of postoperative delirium in older adults undergoing orthopedic lower limb surgery: A randomized controlled trial.
J Psychosom Res . 2025 May:192:112129.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and twenty elderly patients undergoing elective orthopedic lower limb surgery were randomized to receive either perioperative buccal acupuncture (n=60) or no acupuncture (control group, n=60). The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) during the first 7 postoperative days. Secondary outcomes included delirium severity, duration, subtype; intraoperative total...
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