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Recent Domestic Clinical Research Trends on Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Neck Pain: A Scoping Review

경항통의 약침 요법에 대한 최신 국내 임상 연구 동향 분석: 주제범위 문헌고찰

  • Cheol-Won Kim (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Woo-Chul Shin (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hyung-Suk Kim (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Won-Seok Chung (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Mi-Yeon Song (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jae-Heung Cho (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
  • 김철원 (경희대학교 대학원 한의과대학 임상한의학과) ;
  • 신우철 (경희대학교 대학원 한의과대학 임상한의학과) ;
  • 김형석 (경희대학교 대학원 한의과대학 임상한의학과) ;
  • 정원석 (경희대학교 대학원 한의과대학 임상한의학과) ;
  • 송미연 (경희대학교 대학원 한의과대학 임상한의학과) ;
  • 조재흥 (경희대학교 대학원 한의과대학 임상한의학과)
  • Received : 2024.09.17
  • Accepted : 2024.10.10
  • Published : 2024.10.31
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the latest domestic clinical research trends on pharmacopuncture for neck pain, provide directions for future research, and contribute to the advancement of pharmacopuncture utilization studies. Methods This study is a scoping review, conducted based on five steps suggested by Arksey and O'Malley. After developing 5 research questions, relevant studies were searched using 5 domestic databases. As a result, 13 studies were finally selected, and data analysis was performed based on these studies. Results Among the 13 selected studies, 12 studies were case reports, and 1 study was randomized controlled trial. Most studies used neck disability index as an evaluation method, while pain levels were measured using visual analogue scale and numerical rating scale. Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture was the most frequently used treatment, offering the advantage of fewer clinical side effects compared to Essential bee venom pharmacopuncture. Conclusions Clinical studies of the pharmacopuncture for neck pain have been consistently published over the past decade and shown its effectiveness in improving patients' pain before and after treatment. Future studies should focus on high-quality randomized controlled trials with rigorous study designs, ensuring thorough mention of institutional review board approval and adherence to ethical standards.

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