Patients' experiences of acupuncture and counselling for depression and comorbid pain: a qualitative study nested within a randomised controlled trial

Ann Hopton; Janet Eldred; Hugh MacPherson

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005144

Patients' experiences of acupuncture and counselling for depression and comorbid pain: a qualitative study nested within a randomised controlled trial

Ann Hopton, Janet Eldred, Hugh MacPherson

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Abstract

Depression and pain frequently occur together and impact on outcomes of existing treatment for depression. Additional treatment options are required. This study aimed to explore patients' experiences of depression, the processes of change within acupuncture and counselling, and the elements that contributed to longer-term change.

Original language	English
Article number	e005144
Journal	BMJ Open
Volume	4
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005144
Publication status	Published - 5 Jun 2014

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