Acupuncture for Tennis Elbow: An E-Mail Consensus Study to Define a Standardised Treatment in a Gps— Surgery
Open Access
- 1 December 2002
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Acupuncture in Medicine
- Vol. 20 (4) , 181-185
- https://doi.org/10.1136/aim.20.4.181
Abstract
Acupuncture is a possible alternative treatment for tennis elbow in general practice. Rigorous investigation of its effectiveness is needed by means of a randomised controlled trial. Before undertaking a trial, a consensus is required on the best treatment protocol. Therefore, a modified Delphi Process was undertaken by email, consisting in three iterative rounds. Fourteen acupuncture trainers initially reported details of their normal treatment that were then incorporated into a treatment plan. This was circulated once for further suggestions and finally for agreement. Consensus was achieved from all 14 participants who responded to the third round.Keywords
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