Susana Seca1, Diana Miranda, Daniela Cardoso, Henry Greten, António Cabrita, Manuel Alves Rodrigues. 1. 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal 2Institute of Science Biomedicine Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal 3Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), Portugal Centre for Evidence Based Practice: a Collaborating Centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute, Coimbra, Portugal.
Abstract
REVIEW QUESTION/ OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to identify and synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture on pain, physical function and health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.More specifically, the review questions are:• Is acupuncture effective in improving health-related quality of life in patients with RA?• Is acupuncture effective in relieving pain in patients with RA?• Is acupuncture effective in improving physical function in patients with RA?
REVIEW QUESTION/ OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to identify and synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture on pain, physical function and health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.More specifically, the review questions are:• Is acupuncture effective in improving health-related quality of life in patients with RA?• Is acupuncture effective in relieving pain in patients with RA?• Is acupuncture effective in improving physical function in patients with RA?