Explore (New York, N.Y.) · 2025
Case reports of acupuncturists and massage therapists at Mayo Clinic: New allies in expediting patient diagnoses.
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Hauschulz Jennifer L, Yang Juan, Do Alexander, Calva Jason J, Bublitz Sara E, Orozco-Street Jacinto C, Dion Liza J, Mueller Michael R, Bauer Brent A
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: Massage therapists (MTs) and licensed acupuncturists (LAcs) are increasingly embedded within interdisciplinary care teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings. While not traditionally viewed as diagnostic providers, their extended, hands-on interactions with patients enable them to observe subtle physical and behavioral changes that may support early clinical recognition of underlying health issues.
OBJECTIVE: To present a case series in which MTs and LAcs identified abnormal clinical findings during routine care, prompting timely referrals that led to new or expedited diagnoses.
METHODS: Seven patient cases were retrospectively reviewed in which observations made by MTs and LAcs-such as localized swelling, tissue changes, or unexplained symptoms-led to further medical evaluation and diagnosis. Each case illustrates the value of sustained patient contact, therapeutic rapport, and clear interdisciplinary communication, supported by structured documentation and referral protocols.
RESULTS: In all seven cases, the MTs and LAcs played a pivotal role in accelerating clinical evaluation. Their observations contributed to the identification of conditions ranging from cellulitis, pneumonia, and melanoma to complex diagnoses such as multiple myeloma and arterial occlusion. Effective collaboration with nursing and physician teams through electronic medicine record documentation, internal messaging, and direct paging enabled appropriate and timely escalation of care CONCLUSION: MTs and LAcs, while practicing within their professional scope, can enhance diagnostic awareness through careful observation and patient-centered communication. When supported by institutional infrastructure and interdisciplinary trust, these providers serve as valuable contributors to early detection and care coordination. This case series underscores the importance of formally integrating integrative health practitioners into diagnostic workflows to improve patient outcomes and safety.
OBJECTIVE: To present a case series in which MTs and LAcs identified abnormal clinical findings during routine care, prompting timely referrals that led to new or expedited diagnoses.
METHODS: Seven patient cases were retrospectively reviewed in which observations made by MTs and LAcs-such as localized swelling, tissue changes, or unexplained symptoms-led to further medical evaluation and diagnosis. Each case illustrates the value of sustained patient contact, therapeutic rapport, and clear interdisciplinary communication, supported by structured documentation and referral protocols.
RESULTS: In all seven cases, the MTs and LAcs played a pivotal role in accelerating clinical evaluation. Their observations contributed to the identification of conditions ranging from cellulitis, pneumonia, and melanoma to complex diagnoses such as multiple myeloma and arterial occlusion. Effective collaboration with nursing and physician teams through electronic medicine record documentation, internal messaging, and direct paging enabled appropriate and timely escalation of care CONCLUSION: MTs and LAcs, while practicing within their professional scope, can enhance diagnostic awareness through careful observation and patient-centered communication. When supported by institutional infrastructure and interdisciplinary trust, these providers serve as valuable contributors to early detection and care coordination. This case series underscores the importance of formally integrating integrative health practitioners into diagnostic workflows to improve patient outcomes and safety.