Acupuncture for Acute and Chronic Pain in Air Force Personnel

The purpose of this project is to conduct a scientifically rigorous investigation of the clinical outcomes, quality of life, and cost associated with the delivery of acupuncture in the treatment of acute and chronic pain in patients at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base. The specific aims of this study are to: 1. Gather outcomes and patient satisfaction data on patients receiving acupuncture treatment for acute and chronic pain. 2. Perform an analysis of costs, including any system cost savings, associated with providing acupuncture services to pain patients. 3. Serve as a model to expand the project to Scott AFB and Travis AFB as per the request of the Air Mobility Command Surgeon General. (AMC/SG).