A Comparison of Services Utilized by Acupuncture and Non-Acupuncture Patients in the Military Health System
Abstract
This study examines differences in the average number of encounters and amount of RVUs between patients that utilize acupuncture as part of their treatment regime and those who do not. This study replicates a study by Jaditz, Edwards, and Morrow (2007), with differences in methodology. Subjects are from Military Health System Management Analysis and Reporting Tool (M2) and consist of all beneficiary categories with a diagnosis of Lumbago, Myalgia, and/or Cervicalgia, treated at Naval Medical Center San Diego, California; Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland; and Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Washington, in fiscal year 2008. A two-factor ANOVA revealed significant differences between acupuncture patients and two non-acupuncture groups, as well as differences between diagnoses. Post hoc analysis indicated that acupuncture patients had statistically higher average number of encounters and amount of RVUs than both groups of non-acupuncture patients (p < 0.05).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 26, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA516582
Entities
People
- Natalia C. Henriquez
Organizations
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center