CARE extension guideline for acupuncture case reports

Key Points

• This guideline aims to standardize the reporting of acupuncture case reports to enhance evidence and clinical practice.
• Translation of the original CARE guideline for acupuncture into Japanese with authors' approval.
• Review of existing literature on case reporting in acupuncture and moxibustion practices.
• Provides a framework for consistent case reporting in acupuncture, aiding in data sharing and clinical evaluation.
• Facilitates understanding of acupuncture techniques and outcomes through structured documentation.