Self reported outcomes data from the 2 year long NHS Acupuncture Clinic Pilot shows that acupuncture is an effective intervention in primary care.

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Self reported outcomes data from the 2 year long NHS Acupuncture Clinic Pilot shows that acupuncture is an effective intervention in primary care.

Data collection is ongoing, however the preliminary analysis of the outcomes data reveals, that:

• The clinic received over 400 from more than 40 GPs across 11 practices
• Majority of conditions seen were chronic, i.e. 5 years or longer
• 83% of patients saw an improvement in their condition
• Of those patients on medication, 44% reported that they reduced or stopped taking their medication
• No adverse events were recorded
• No worsening of condition was recorded, or increased medication

Preliminary report is also available as a pdf for a download.