Rafi Mahmoud Hindi alnjadat , Lim Phaik Hooi, Usman Haider Uzbek
The aim of this study was to review the role of auricular acupressure (AA) as Treatment modalities in Complementary Therapy. Electronic data bases searched for studies investigating AA as treatment modalities in complementary therapy from 1997 upto 2010.The methodological qualities of eligible studies were assessed by two independent reviewers the studies in English language, study design,instruments used, setting, population, auricular stimulation method and (6)outcome. 15 studies were reviewed; only 6 studies were RCTs, most of the studies did not have a clear description of their method of allocation, concealment and randomization. Most of the studies reported significant effect 60% of AA as complementary therapy with various setting ranged from hospitalized patients 13.3%, out patients 33.3% and community based 33.3%, sample size were ranged from 10 subjects to 124 subjects, instruments used for manipulation 53% of studies used vaccria seeds, 20% magnetic pearl and 20% plastic ball .The available data from studies suggest that AA plays a significant role as a complementary treatment modality. Despite the limitations and insufficient information the findings add to the body of knowledge towards benefits of AA. Well designed studies with strong methodologies for various cultures highly recommended and approve the effectiveness of AA as treatment modality
