Perceptions of the impact and utility of battlefield acupuncture among Veterans experiencing homelessness: A qualitative pilot study

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand homeless veterans' perspectives on the utility and impact of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA). Design: A qualitative …

Small observational study of battlefield acupuncture for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) are an important but challenging group to care for in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and …

Changes in pain among housed and unhoused U.S. veterans after receiving battlefield acupuncture at one medical center

Abstract: This study reports on 54 homeless and 53 stably housed veterans who received battlefield acupuncture (BFA) between September 2018 and October 2022. Linear mixed-effects …

Battlefield acupuncture appears to be an effective therapy for pain management

Abstract: Introduction: The Department of Defense has been training primary care providers in battlefield acupuncture (BFA), a subtype of auricular acupuncture, as an adjunct …