针灸推拿医学（英文版）2026，Vol.24Issue(3)：263-270,8.DOI:10.1007/s11726-026-1568-7
针刺对健康成年人感知压力的影响:一项混合方法研究
Effects of acupuncture on perceived stress in healthy adults:a mixed-method study
摘要
Abstract
Objective:To assess the effects of acupuncture on perceived stress,cortisol levels,and qualitative outcomes in healthy adults. Methods:A pre-post interventional study was conducted according to the Transparent Reporting of Evaluations with Nonrandomized Designs guidelines.A total of 32 participants underwent 12 acupuncture sessions over 4 weeks.Perceived stress was assessed using the perceived stress scale,while biological stress was measured using hair cortisol levels.Focus group discussions and additional narrative analysis were conducted to collect qualitative data. Results:Of the 34 initial participants,32 completed the 12-session treatment regimen over 4 weeks,resulting in a high compliance rate of 93.8%.Significant differences in perceived stress scale scores were observed between pre-treatment and post-treatment at weeks 2,3,and 4(P<0.05).However,no significant difference was found in hair cortisol levels between pre-treatment and post-treatment(P>0.05).Qualitative analysis identified five key themes:"manageable stress","relaxation and calm","improved sleep","unpleasant experiences",and"relief from body tension". Conclusion:Acupuncture is a feasible intervention for reducing perceived stress and enhancing stress-coping abilities in healthy adults,although it does not appear to have a biological effect.关键词
针刺疗法/电针/穴,神门/穴,内关/穴,百会/头发皮质醇/感知压力/健康成年人Key words
Acupuncture Therapy/Electroacupuncture/Point,Shenmen(HT7)/Point,Neiguan(PC6)/Point,Baihui(GV20)/Hair Cortisol/Perceived Stress/Healthy Adult分类
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GOH Lay-Khim,WONG Zhi Hang,ONG Lin Kooi,Nicholas KHONG Mun Hoe..针刺对健康成年人感知压力的影响:一项混合方法研究[J].针灸推拿医学（英文版）,2026,24(3):263-270,8.基金项目
This study was supported by the International Medical University and Monash University Malaysia Research Grant(No.IMU R 273/2021).The authors would like to express their sincere appreciation to Madam OMAR M for granting permission to conduct the study at the International Medical University Chinese Medicine Clinic,and to the clinic staff for their valuable assistance in facilitating the trial.The authors are also grateful to Mr.SNG K S and Mr.LIM G M for their support,and to the final-year Chinese Medicine interns for their contributions to maintaining the continuity of the research process.Finally,the authors extend their appreciation to Ms.THEW H Y for conducting the hair cortisol analysis. （No.IMU R 273/2021）
