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Papers: 21 May 2022 - 27 May 2022

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2022


PLoS One


17


5

Exploring patient experiences of participating in a real and sham dry cupping intervention for nonspecific low back pain: A qualitative study.

Authors

Almeida Silva H J, Avila M A, Castro K M S, Pinheiro Y T, Lins C A A, Barbosa G M, de Souza M C
PLoS One. 2022; 17(5):e0268656.
PMID: 35587506.

Abstract

The current quality of evidence supporting dry cupping for individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) is low and suggests that nonspecific factors impact experiences reported by patients. Therefore, this study assessed the impacts of social and professional support on the experience of individuals with CLBP treated with dry cupping or sham.