From: Acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy use in Australia: a national population survey
 | Percentage of users | ||
---|---|---|---|
Outcome | Acupuncture (n = 101) | Chiropractic (n = 176) | Osteopathy (n = 51) |
Overall helpfulness* | Â | Â | Â |
   Very helpful | 60.0 | 71.4 | 64.2 |
   Somewhat helpful | 30.1 | 21.6 | 28.4 |
   Less helpful | 7.8 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Positive outcomes †|  |  |  |
   Relieved pain/symptoms | 87.1 | 71.9 | 79.5 |
   Improved well-being | 78.2 | 45.5 | 45.6 |
   Cured the disease/solved the problem | 41.6 | Not asked | Not asked |
   Improved ability to undertake daily activities | Not asked | 50.2 | 60.5 |
   Decreased disability | Not asked | 23.1 | 40.6 |
Adverse events # | 3.0 | 4.0 | 7.8 |