Abstract
Chronic pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Conventional treatments often come with limitations, prompting the exploration of alternative therapies such as acupressure. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure in managing chronic pain. A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant studies published up to [insert date range]. Studies were included if they investigated the use of acupressure as an intervention for chronic pain and reported quantitative outcomes related to pain intensity or pain-related disability. Methodological quality was assessed using established criteria, and data were synthesized using appropriate statistical methods.
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