BMJ Open February 2019 PMID 30782712

Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study).

Kamma Sundgaard Lund, Volkert Siersma, John Brodersen, Frans Boch Waldorff

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Peak: 15 in Feb 2019
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What people are saying

The group of discussions demonstrates general agreement with the study’s results, referencing phrases like 'significant reductions' and 'helps women,' indicating positive perceptions about acupuncture. The tone is slightly promotional, with some posts sharing links and emphatic phrases such as 'Efficacy confirmed,' reflecting moderate interest and engagement, which collectively hint at a meaningful impact on perceptions of menopausal treatment options.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support and promotion of the study’s positive findings on acupuncture’s effectiveness for menopausal symptoms.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, with some highlighting the significance of the research, but many are primarily sharing rather than questioning or critically analyzing.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts include citations, mention of specific results, or call-to-action phrases, indicating a moderate to deep level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the research is influencing popular views on integrative medicine and could shape future considerations in women’s health practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether a standardized weekly acupuncture treatment could help women with moderate to severe menopausal symptoms, comparing it to a control group that received treatment after 6 weeks.
  • Results showed that women who received acupuncture experienced significant improvements in hot flushes, night and day sweats, sleep problems, emotional and physical symptoms compared to the control group.
  • The findings suggest that this brief, structured acupuncture approach can effectively reduce various menopausal symptoms in primary care settings.]

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Deutsches Ärzteblatt
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Today, the BMJ Open published a study: "Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms...(the ACOM study)" Here is the response from Dr Currie: https://t.co/CXQEHhdKXV ...and the link to the study: https://t.co/taj0FHGjIk

Feb 20, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 21,737 followers View post →
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@KamiMasahiro · X

Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) https://t.co/Gf9KbZ3Zj5

Feb 20, 2019 · 1 like · 73,626 followers View post →
Menopause Matters
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Today, the BMJ published a study on the Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in... https://t.co/CXQEHhdKXV

Feb 20, 2019 · 1 like · 21,737 followers View post →
Jennifer Dubowsky L.A.c.
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Efficacy of a standardised #acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) | BMJ Open #Menopause https://t.co/UxsCU1ZnzG

Feb 19, 2019 · 1 like · 7,934 followers View post →
Zak Acupuncture
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@drawstickpeople @Tickoffcancer Compared with the control group, women who had acupuncture self-reported significant reductions in how bothersome symptoms were from baseline across the following menopause-related symptoms https://t.co/iqIByUYxJ3 Patients can integrate this with personal preferences.

Nov 24, 2019 · 1 like · 4,727 followers View post →

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Zak Acupuncture
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@drawstickpeople @Tickoffcancer Compared with the control group, women who had acupuncture self-reported significant reductions in how bothersome symptoms were from baseline across the following menopause-related symptoms https://t.co/iqIByUYxJ3 Patients can integrate this with personal preferences.

Nov 24, 2019 · 1 like · 4,727 followers View post →
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Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) via BMJ https://t.co/laFex9PWCK https://t.co/CmQ3nk7fiD

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Libby Johnston
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Efficacy of a standardised #acupuncture approach for women with bothersome #menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) | BMJ Open https://t.co/Y0ttfdLtDD

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Vicente Baos
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Sin comparador, porque reconocen que: at present, no validated acupuncture placebo comparator exists, Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care. https://t.co/FPMOz2X9G1

Mar 10, 2019 · 32,494 followers View post →
Elisabeth Gordon
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BMJ goes integrative! Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) | BMJ Open - https://t.co/ra3H5SGFVO #WomensHealth #integrativemedicine https://t.co/D3c0bIWlcm

Mar 9, 2019 · 1 like · 360 followers View post →
Alan J Taylor
@TaylorAlanJ · X

Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic RCT in PC (ACOM study) ⁦@bmj_latest⁩ 80% of participants in the intervention group said they felt the acupuncture sessions had helped them. https://t.co/VqGbxUKDBM

Mar 5, 2019 · 7,341 followers View post →
ariosvaca
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Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) https://t.co/1OVKRPj5sb

Feb 22, 2019 · 476 followers View post →
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RT @Dt_Aerzteblatt: Akupunktur lindert klimakterische Beschwerden: Kopenhagen – Eine Kurzakupunktur hat in einer pragmatischen randomisier…

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Efficacy of a standardised #acupuncture approach for women with bothersome #menopausal symptoms: #wellwoman #womenshealth #menopause #hotflushes https://t.co/WiS65oMOpA

Feb 21, 2019 · 372 followers View post →
Werner Schulz
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RT @Dt_Aerzteblatt: Akupunktur lindert klimakterische Beschwerden: Kopenhagen – Eine Kurzakupunktur hat in einer pragmatischen randomisier…

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Tina Yarnton
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RT @menomatters: Today, the BMJ Open published a study: "Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopau…

Feb 21, 2019 · 1 share · 838 followers View post →
上 昌広
@KamiMasahiro · X

Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) https://t.co/Gf9KbZ3Zj5

Feb 20, 2019 · 1 like · 73,626 followers View post →
Menopause Matters
@menomatters · X

Today, the BMJ Open published a study: "Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms...(the ACOM study)" Here is the response from Dr Currie: https://t.co/CXQEHhdKXV ...and the link to the study: https://t.co/taj0FHGjIk

Feb 20, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 21,737 followers View post →
Menopause Matters
@menomatters · X

Today, the BMJ published a study on the Efficacy of a standardised acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in... https://t.co/CXQEHhdKXV

Feb 20, 2019 · 1 like · 21,737 followers View post →
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Feb 20, 2019 · 524 followers View post →
Deutsches Ärzteblatt
@Dt_Aerzteblatt · X

Akupunktur lindert klimakterische Beschwerden: Kopenhagen – Eine Kurzakupunktur hat in einer pragmatischen randomisierten Studie in BMJ Open (2019; doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023637) klimakterische Beschwerden... https://t.co/Wo3pmoHiJg #Akupunktur #Menopause https://t.co/9FOZUhoJwJ

Feb 20, 2019 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 34,925 followers View post →
Jennifer Dubowsky L.A.c.
@tcm007 · X

Efficacy of a standardised #acupuncture approach for women with bothersome menopausal symptoms: a pragmatic randomised study in primary care (the ACOM study) | BMJ Open #Menopause https://t.co/UxsCU1ZnzG

Feb 19, 2019 · 1 like · 7,934 followers View post →
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