| Objective:To observe the curative effectiveness of cluster needling of scalp point combined with cognitive training for cognitive impairment after cerebral infarction.Methods:Sixty cases of cognitive impairment after cerebral infarction were divided into observation group and control group equally.Both groups were treated with cognition treatment,and observation group received cluster needling of scalp point additionally.MMSE,plasma cortisol level,and event-related potential were evaluated before and after treatment.Results:After treatment for 4 weeks,the MMSE scores in both groups were higher than pre-treatment,more significantly in observation group(all P<0.01);plasma cortisol levels in both groups were reduced as compared with pre-treatment,more significantly in observation group(all P<0.01);event-related potential latency of P3 in both groups was shorter than pre-treatment(P<0.01,0.05),more significantly in observation group(P<0.05);the P3 amplitude in observation group was higher than pre-treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion:The therapy of cluster needling of scalp point combined with cognitive training can improve cognitive function after cerebral infarction,and deserves further clinical applications. |
