Evaluating the international standards gap for the use of acupuncture needles by physiotherapists and chiropractors: A policy analysis

摘要

Background Acupuncture needles have become an increasingly-popular treatment tool used by multiple health professions. However, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s 1999 training guidelines for acupuncture address only medical doctors and licensed acupuncturists, leaving a gap as to appropriate training standards for other professions.