2.2.4. Type of Outcome Measure

The primary outcome of our study was the motor function of patients with PD evaluated using the UPDRS-III scale [24]. The secondary outcomes were daily life activity scores using the UPDRS-II [24]. The Movement Disorder Society UPDRS (MDS-UPDRS) was excluded because it is different from UPDRS [25]. The timing of the outcome assessment was selected immediately after the end of the acupuncture treatment session. Data acquired during the follow-up assessment were not considered.
