Ensayo clínico no aleatorizado del efecto de la acupuntura sobre la calidad de vida en pacientes con rinitis alérgica. Centro de Acupuntura - Universidad de Cuenca. 2018

Abstract

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a chronic pathology that affects the physical, emotional and social environment of patients. Acupuncture is an alternative therapy to control your symptoms and improve patient’s quality of life. Objetive: To determine the effect of Acupuncture on the quality of life in patients with allergic rhinitis in the Acupuncture Center of the University of Cuenca. 2018 Method: It is a quasi-experimental study. About 90 people participated in which 3 applications of the Mini Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) were performed, for the measurement of the quality of life after the three sessions of acupuncture. SPSS 15 MB was used to process the information. The bioethical foundations were applied for research with human beings. Results: The mean age was 34.62 years with SD ± 13.94, with predominance of women with 65.6%, urban residence with 74.4%. 78.9% had a family history of allergy. Nasal congestion (93.3%) was the most frequent symptom of allergic rhinitis. There was a statistically significant relationship between acupuncture therapy and quality of life in relation to the first (Wilcoxon p = 0.00) and second measurement (Student's T p = 0.00, 95% CI: -1.73 and -1.36) of the mini RQLQ questionnaire after acupuncture therapy. Conclusions: Acupuncture led to improvement quality of life in patients with Allergic Rhinitis.