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| An exploration of acupoint selection patterns and acupuncture-moxibustion methods for post-stroke dysarthria |
| Hits 226 Download times 47 Received:November 21, 2025 |
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| DOI
10.11656/j.issn.1673-9043.2026.02.12 |
| Key Words
stroke;dysarthria;acupuncture;data mining |
| Author Name | Affiliation | E-mail | | ZHANG Yanmei | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | | | HUANG Yan | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | | | PENG Yongjun | The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China | | | LI Jing | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | | | JI Jun | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | | | WANG Wenjia | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | | | GU Kan | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | | | MA Xiaopeng | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | | | CUI Yunhua | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | cui_yunhua@126.com | | WU Huangan | Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai 200030, China | wuhuangan@126.com |
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| [Objective] To analyze clinical literature on acupuncture for post-stroke dysarthria，exploring the patterns of acupoint selection and the acupuncture-moxibustion techniques applied in its treatment. [Methods] A search was conducted for randomised controlled trials（RCTs）on acupuncture treatment for post-stroke dysarthria published from the inception of the databases up to July 2024. Databases searched included CNKI，Wanfang Data， VIP，CBM，PubMed，and Web of Science. An acupuncture prescription database was established using Excel 2016. Frequency analysis and cluster analysis were performed using SPSS 25.0，and association rule analysis was conducted using Cytoscape. [Results] This study included a total of 93 relevant clinical research articles. The treatment involved a total of 89 acupoints，with a cumulative frequency of application of 652 times. The five most frequently used acupoints were Fengchi（GB20，56 times），Jinjin（EX-HN12，56 times），Yuye（EX-HN13，56 times），Lianquan（CV23，42 times），and Baihui（GV20，32 times）. The Governor Vessel（Du Meridian）was the most commonly used meridian，with both the frequency and number of acupoints used exceeding those of other meridians. Among the specific categories of acupoints，Luo-Connecting points were used most frequently（35 times）， with Tongli（HT5）being the most commonly used Luo point（17 times）. Association rule analysis indicated that the pairing of Jinjin（EX-HN12）and Yuye（EX-HN13）had the highest support，followed by the combination of Jinjin， Yuye，and Fengchi（GB20）. Cluster analysis yielded four valid clusters. In terms of techniques，filiform needle acupuncture was the primary method，followed by three-edged needle pricking for bloodletting. [Conclusion] Acupuncture treatment for post- stroke dysarthria primarily focuses on selecting local acupoints near the affected area. A combination of needling acupoints around the tongue，pharynx，head，and neck with points on the Governor Vessel proves effective in ameliorating dysarthria symptoms. |
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