Efficacy of acupuncture on VDT workers(2)

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  • KIKUCHI Tomokazu
    The Center for Oriental and Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical University
  • YAMAGUCHI Satoru
    The Center for Oriental and Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical University
  • IGARASHI Hisaka
    Department of Internal Medicine Yokohama Dental &Mecdical Clinic Kanagawa Dental College
  • OMATA Hiroshi
    The Center for Oriental and Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical University
  • SUZUKI Mari
    The Center for Oriental and Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical University
  • TANAKA kouichi
    The Center for Oriental and Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical University
  • ISOBE Hideyuki
    The Center for Oriental and Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical University
  • MIMURA Toshihide
    The Center for Oriental and Integrated Medicine, Saitama Medical University

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  • ＶＤＴ作業者に対する鍼治療効果（２）―ＱＯＬと作業能力に及ぼす影響―
  • VDT サギョウシャ ニ タイスル ハリ チリョウ コウカ 2 QOL ト サギョウ ノウリョク ニ オヨボス エイキョウ
  • QOLと作業能力に及ぼす影響

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Abstract

[Introduction]There are few studies on the effect of acupuncture on QOL and work ability. Therefore, by this prospective study, we examined the effect of acupuncture treatment for QOL and work ability of visual display terminal (VDT) workers. <BR>[Methods]Sixty-one VDT workers participated as subjects (41 males, 20 females). Acupuncture sessions were performed once a week for 4 weeks. Acupuncture points were decided by individualized VDT workers neck and shoulder symptoms points. Disposable press tack needles were used. Improvement of SF-36 and the work ability index were evaluated. <BR>[Results]All VDT workers completed follow-up. There were statistically significant improvements in Mental Component Score (MCS), Physical Component Score (PCS), Role Physical and Body-Pain of the SF-36, and WAI. Regular correlations between before WAI and MCS, PCS, and 8 subscales of the SF-36 were observed. In addition improvement rate of WAI and Body-Pain were observed.<BR>[Conclusion]Symptoms in the neck shoulder stiffness of the VDT workers was improved by acupuncture, and QOL/work ability improved.

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