Acupuncture Research and Effectiveness

Acupuncture Research and Effectiveness

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice involving needle insertion for pain relief and other benefits. It compares Eastern and Western medical theories, highlighting acupuncture's resurgence since the 1950s. The scientific study of acupuncture is challenging due to placebo effects and research biases. Various studies show mixed results, with some supporting acupuncture's effectiveness and others debunking it. Despite inconclusive evidence, acupuncture is generally harmless. The video encourages viewers to form their own opinions on its efficacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the traditional belief about the cause of illness in acupuncture?

Lack of vitamins

Excessive blood

Blockage of qi flow

Imbalance of humors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient practice was similar to acupuncture in the Western world?

Herbal medicine

Aromatherapy

Chiropractic

Bloodletting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential red flag when evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture?

It is only practiced in Asia

It claims to treat a wide range of ailments

It has no side effects

It treats only one specific ailment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in scientifically studying acupuncture?

Too many variables to control

No interest from researchers

Difficulty in creating a placebo

Lack of funding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the 'stealth needle' in acupuncture research?

To blind both patient and researcher to the treatment

To ensure the needle is inserted correctly

To reduce pain during insertion

To enhance the effect of acupuncture

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 2003 WHO review of acupuncture studies find?

Inconclusive results

Negative results across all studies

Positive results but omitted certain trials

No positive results

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the conclusion of the 2010 meta-analysis on acupuncture?

Strong evidence supporting acupuncture

Acupuncture is harmful

Acupuncture is more effective than placebo

Little evidence supporting acupuncture

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