Effect of Acupuncture on Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis.
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been effectively treated with acupuncture, but the significance of quality of life, depression, and anxiety in the assessment of IBS patients has received little consideration. This study examined the impact of acupuncture on depression, anxiety, and qu...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 834 - 855 |
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Springer Nature
Dec2025
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