Author

Debra Betts

Observed name: Betts, Debra

Observed institutions: The University of Western Australia, Auckland University of Technology, Victoria University of Wellington, Hutt Hospital, Western Sydney University, Victoria University

ORCID: 0000-0003-3560-3445

Observed ORCID: 0000-0003-3560-3445

OpenAlex ID: A5108629057

Treatment of women's reproductive health conditions by Australian and New Zealand acupuncturists

2014 · Caroline A. Smith, Michael Armour, et al. · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 42

Forbidden Points’ in Pregnancy: Historical Wisdom?

2011 · Debra Betts, Sarah Budd · Acupuncture in Medicine · 33

A search for hope and understanding: An analysis of threatened miscarriage internet forums

2014 · Debra Betts, Hannah G. Dahlen, et al. · Midwifery · 28

Safe acupuncture and dry needling during pregnancy: New Zealand physiotherapists’ opinion and practice

2018 · Jillian Marie McDowell, Susan Heather Kohut, et al. · Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine · 19

Acupuncture as a therapeutic treatment option for threatened miscarriage

2012 · Debra Betts, Caroline A Smith, et al. · BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 19

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The Role of Research in Guiding Treatment for Women’s Health: A Qualitative Study of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists

2021 · Mike Armour, Debra Betts, et al. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 16

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Why are we hiding? A qualitative exploration of New Zealand acupuncturists views on interprofessional care

2020 · Kate Roberts, Debra Betts, et al. · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 15

Treating Pain in Pregnancy with Acupuncture: Observational Study Results from a Free Clinic in New Zealand

2018 · Elizabeth Soliday, Debra Betts · Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies · 14

The use of maternity acupuncture within a New Zealand public hospital: Integration within an outpatient clinic

2016 · Debra Betts, Jo McMullan, et al. · New Zealand College of Midwives · 14

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The changing clinical landscape in acupuncture for women’s health: a cross-sectional online survey in New Zealand and Australia

2022 · Sandro Graca, Debra Betts, et al. · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies · 13

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Using Forbidden Points in Pregnancy: Adverse Outcomes and Quality of Evidence in Randomized Controlled Trials—A Systematic Narrative Review

2019 · Kate M. Levett, Kerry L. Sutcliffe, et al. · Medical Acupuncture · 13

Does acupuncture have a role in the treatment of threatened miscarriage? Findings from a feasibility randomised trial and semi-structured participant interviews

2016 · Debra Betts, Caroline A. Smith, et al. · BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth · 12

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Navigating the path: a qualitative exploration of New Zealand general practitioners’ views on integration of care with acupuncturists

2020 · Kate Roberts, Debra Betts, et al. · Acupuncture in Medicine · 11

“Well I'm Safe Because…” — Acupuncturists Managing Conflicting Treatment Recommendations When Treating Threatened Miscarriage: A Mixed-Methods Study

2014 · Debra Betts, Caroline A. Smith, et al. · The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 10

U.K. Support Network for Maternity Acupuncture: Survey of Acupuncturists on the Acupuncture (for Conception to) Childbirth Team

2019 · Debra Betts, Mike Armour, et al. · Medical Acupuncture · 8

Acupuncture For Prebirth Treatment: An Observational Study Of Its Use In Midwifery Practice

2008 · Debra Betts, Sue Lennox · 6

Acupuncture During Pregnancy: An Expert Discussion

2019 · Richard C. Niemtzow, Debra Betts, et al. · Medical Acupuncture · 4

Post Natal Acupuncture

2005 · Debra Betts · 4

Midwives’ experiences of caring for women with antenatal anxiety and depression: A qualitative study with midwifery acupuncturists

2021 · Lee-Ana Lowe, Debra Betts · New Zealand College of Midwives · 2

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Safe Acupuncture and Dry Needling of Musculoskeletal Conditions During Pregnancy: a Survey of New Zealand Physiotherapists' Practice

2026 · Jillian M McDowell, Susan H Kohut, et al. · World Physiotherapy Congress Archive

Acupuncture sets of trial reported core outcomes (ASTRO) for women’s health across the lifespan

2025 · Kate M Levett, Valentina Buay, et al. · medRxiv

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Acupuncture Treatment for Preparation of Labour and Birth – A Post-Birth Survey

2025 · Simone Maree Ormsby, Kate Levett, et al. · SSRN Electronic Journal

Special Considerations for Health Management to Support Educational Participation

2024 · Debra Betts, Christopher Galati, et al. · Routledge eBooks

Extrapolation errors in Liu et al.’s CAM integrative review of health care professionals in New Zealand

2024 · Jillian Marie McDowell, Susan Heather Kohut, et al. · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Midwifery Acupuncturists' Management of Antenatal Anxiety and Depression: Data from a Survey in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

2023 · Lee-Ana Lowe, Debra Betts · Medical Acupuncture

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Works count: 33

Citation count: 283

H-index: 12

I10-index: 14