Therapy

Consider using acupuncture for patients with severe hemiparesis ^a

Why?

• Acupuncture helps improve walking, motor function, balance and activities of daily living (on average 2 points). ^a
• Patients given acupuncture are more likely to be discharged home. ^a

Patients with severe hemiparesis given acupuncture are more likely to be living at home after a year

Patient	Treatment	Comparison	Outcome	CER	RRR (95% CI)	NNT (95% CI)
severe hemiparesis a	acupuncture and rehabilitation	rehabilitation	living at home at 12 months	66%	-36% (-80% to -3%)	4 (2 to 28)