Use of Acupuncture in Children with Symptoms of Stress: An Exploratory Study

Authors

  • Cínthia Pereira Alves Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Celia Vectore Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v17i3.27290

Keywords:

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Child stress

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the use of acupuncture on symptoms indicative of anxiety in children. The instruments used were the Child Stress Scale and the Ryodoraku method for energy assessment. Six children participated in this research, aged between six and seven years old. The intervention consisted of twelve sessions for each child. The results indicate that the treatment provided an energy harmony, with potential to reduce the symptoms of stress, such as fear, nervousness, act of nail biting, insomnia and restlessness. However, further studies should be undertaken for effective evaluation of the technique. The study highlights the important interface between psychology and acupuncture, which can be used together to face the problem.

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How to Cite

Alves, C. P., & Vectore, C. (2013). Use of Acupuncture in Children with Symptoms of Stress: An Exploratory Study. Interação Em Psicologia, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v17i3.27290

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Research Reports

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