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Eficácia da Medicina Tradicional Chinesa no tratamento da Lombalgia
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A Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (MTC) é uma terapia milenar de caráter holístico,
reconhecida pela sua eficácia no tratamento e prevenção de diversas patologias. Entre as suas
práticas, a acupunctura, em particular, é recomendada pela Organização Mundial de Saúde como
um tratamento eficaz em múltiplas condições, incluindo a lombalgia. Esta patologia, caracterizada
por dores na região lombar, afecta significativamente a qualidade de vida dos doentes. Vários
estudos demostram os benefícios da Acupunctura no alívio das dores lombares.
Este estudo tem como objectivo avaliar a eficácia dos tratamentos de MTC no tratamento
da lombalgia ou lombociatalgia. Para tal, foi construído e aplicado um questionário a 35 pacientes
com estas patologias que se submeteram a tratamentos de MTC. O estudo também analisa a
percepção dos doentes sobre o impacto dos tratamentos na sua qualidade de vida, considerando
as alterações sentidas relativamente às características da dor, o equilíbrio emocional, a melhoria
da qualidade do sono e da função digestiva, bem como a redução do consumo de medicação
alopática.
O estudo segue uma abordagem observacional analítica transversal e retrospectiva,
analisando dados sociodemográficos, antropométricos e de saúde dos participantes.
Foram realizados diversos testes estatísticos com recurso ao software R versão 4.4.14
para avaliar a relação entre os tratamentos de Medicina Tradicional Chinesa e a intensidade da
dor lombar, bem como diversas dimensões da qualidade. Os resultados mostram diferenças
estatisticamente significativas na intensidade da dor lombar antes e depois da realização dos
tratamentos de MTC. Todos os participantes do estudo relataram um impacto positivo na
qualidade de vida, com 55,88% afirmando que a MTC contribuiu significativamente e 44,12%
reconhecendo uma contribuição considerável. Além disso aproximadamente 73,53% dos
pacientes relataram melhorias em outras áreas da sua saúde.
Com base nesses dados, podemos concluir que a Medicina Tradicional Chinesa contribui
significativamente para a redução da dor lombar e na promoção da qualidade de vida dos pacientes
com lombalgia e lombociatalgia.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient holistic therapy recognized for its efficacy in treating and preventing various pathologies. Among its practices, acupuncture, in particular, is recommended by the World Health Organization as an effective treatment for multiple conditions, including low back pain. This condition, characterized by pain in the lower back, significantly affects the quality of life of patients. Several studies demonstrate the benefits of acupuncture in alleviating lower back pain. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of TCM treatments for low back pain or sciatica. To this end, a questionnaire was developed and administered to 35 patients with these conditions who underwent TCM treatments. The study also analyses patients perceptions of the impact of treatments on their quality of life, considering the changes felt regarding pain characteristics, emotional balance, improvement in sleep quality, digestive function, and reduction in the use of conventional medication. The study follows a cross-sectional analytical observational approach and retrospective analysis, examining sociodemographic, anthropometric, and health data of participants. Various statistical tests were performed using R version 4.4.14 to evaluate the relationship between Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments and the intensity of lower back pain, as well as various dimensions of quality of life. The results show statistically significant differences in lower back pain intensity before and after undergoing TCM treatments. All study participants reported a positive impact on their quality of life, with 55.88% stating that TCM contributed significantly and 44.12% acknowledging a considerable contribution. Additionally, approximately 73.53% of patients reported improvements in other areas of their health. Based on these data, we can conclude that Traditional Chinese Medicine significantly contributes to the reduction of lower back pain and the promotion of the quality of life of patients with low back pain and sciatica.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient holistic therapy recognized for its efficacy in treating and preventing various pathologies. Among its practices, acupuncture, in particular, is recommended by the World Health Organization as an effective treatment for multiple conditions, including low back pain. This condition, characterized by pain in the lower back, significantly affects the quality of life of patients. Several studies demonstrate the benefits of acupuncture in alleviating lower back pain. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of TCM treatments for low back pain or sciatica. To this end, a questionnaire was developed and administered to 35 patients with these conditions who underwent TCM treatments. The study also analyses patients perceptions of the impact of treatments on their quality of life, considering the changes felt regarding pain characteristics, emotional balance, improvement in sleep quality, digestive function, and reduction in the use of conventional medication. The study follows a cross-sectional analytical observational approach and retrospective analysis, examining sociodemographic, anthropometric, and health data of participants. Various statistical tests were performed using R version 4.4.14 to evaluate the relationship between Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments and the intensity of lower back pain, as well as various dimensions of quality of life. The results show statistically significant differences in lower back pain intensity before and after undergoing TCM treatments. All study participants reported a positive impact on their quality of life, with 55.88% stating that TCM contributed significantly and 44.12% acknowledging a considerable contribution. Additionally, approximately 73.53% of patients reported improvements in other areas of their health. Based on these data, we can conclude that Traditional Chinese Medicine significantly contributes to the reduction of lower back pain and the promotion of the quality of life of patients with low back pain and sciatica.
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Trabalho de Projeto de Mestrado, Bioestatística, 2024, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências
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Medicina Tradicional Chinesa Acupunctura Qualidade de vida Lombalgia Métodos não paramétricos Teses de mestrado - 2024