Late last year an overview of the use of acupuncture in the United States with this title was published in the prestigious Journal of Pain Research. This article covers, “the scientific basis for acupuncture, the training and licensure of acupuncturists, and the ways in which acupuncture is and might be incorporated into conventional medical settings” [1]. It was developed because, “while clinical use and acceptance of acupuncture continues to grow, there is to date no definitive composite document explaining the utility of acupuncture in various healthcare settings, the current understanding of how acupuncture works, and the training, professional regulation, and certification of acupuncture practitioners” [1]. The straightforward language of this text make it an ideal resource for people outside this field of study seeking to learn more about acupuncture. The authors also created the following video abstract to introduce the paper:
Some takeaways from this important work I want to highlight include:
Works Cited:
[1] Smith CL, Reddy B, Wolf CM, et al. The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the United States. J Pain Res. 2024;17:3329-3354. Published 2024 Oct 10. doi:10.2147/JPR.S469491
