The TCM-Combined Treatment for Aphasia Due to Cerebrovascular Disorders

<正> To evaluate the therapeutic effects of scalp acupuncture(with the cluster needling,a longneedle-retention and an intermittent manipulation)combined with the Schuell's stimulation andpsychological care for treatment of aphasia due to cerebrovascular disorders.Method:36 eligible cases ofaphasia were randomly assigned into a treatment group and a control group.The scoring system forassessment of aphasia in speaking Chinese set by CMA Neurological Branch and that of BADE wereadopted for grading the severity/degree of aphasia before and after the treatment.Results:The totaleffective rate in the treatment group was 84.21%,and that in the control group was 70.59%,with a verystatistically significant difference(P<0.01).Conclusion:The combined scheme produced a bettertherapeutic effect.