PMID: J Complement Integr Med. 2018 Jun 21 ;16(1). Epub 2018 Jun 21. PMID: 29927746 Abstract Title: Ameliorative potential of acupressure on gestational diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial. Abstract: Background and aim Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses a threat to the mother and child. The aim of this study was to examine the effect …
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Acupuncture and acupressure may improve both physical and psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
PMID: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 08 14 ;8:CD005290. Epub 2018 Aug 14. PMID: 30105749 Abstract Title: Acupuncture and acupressure for premenstrual syndrome. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Acupuncture has a history of traditional use in China for women's health conditions including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but its effectiveness for this condition remains unclear. This review examined the available …
Acupressure can prevent and relieve the adverse drug reactions of anti-tuberculosis drugs.
PMID: J Adv Nurs. 2019 Mar ;75(3):640-651. Epub 2019 Feb 11. PMID: 30375013 Abstract Title: Efficacy of acupressure to prevent adverse reactions to anti-tuberculosis drugs: Randomized controlled trials. Abstract: AIM: To determine whether acupressure can prevent or relieve the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of anti-tuberculosis drugs.BACKGROUND: People receiving drug treatment for TB often experience ADRs …
Implementation of hand reflexology and acupressure can have positive effects on anxiety and vital signs in patients with coronary artery diseases.
PMID: Healthcare (Basel). 2019 Feb 11 ;7(1). Epub 2019 Feb 11. PMID: 30754687 Abstract Title: Comparison of the Effects of Hand Reflexology versus Acupressure on Anxiety and Vital Signs in Female Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases. Abstract: Hospitalization in the cardiac care unit can increase anxiety in patients. This study aimed to compare hand reflexology …
Effectiveness of auricular acupressure for acute postoperative pain after surgery.
PMID: Chin J Integr Med. 2019 Mar ;25(3):225-232. Epub 2019 Feb 28. PMID: 30815805 Abstract Title: Effectiveness of Auricular Acupressure for Acute Postoperative Pain after Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify the effectiveness of auricular acupressure (AA) in patients with acute postoperative pain after surgery by systematic review.METHODS: A search of …
Auricular point acupressure may provide an inexpensive and effective complementary approach for the self-management of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
PMID: Pain Manag Nurs. 2019 12 ;20(6):614-622. Epub 2019 May 30. PMID: 31155279 Abstract Title: Preliminary Effectiveness of Auricular Point Acupressure on Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Part 1 Self-Reported Outcomes. Abstract: PURPOSE: To reduce chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN)-a significant challenge among cancer patients following chemotherapy-we explored the effects of auricular point acupressure (APA), which involves needleless, acupuncture-like stimulation …
Self-administered acupressure for chronic low back pain.
PMID: Pain Med. 2019 12 1 ;20(12):2588-2597. PMID: 31237610 Abstract Title: Self-Administered Acupressure for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. Abstract: Objective Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is associated with fatigue, pain, poor sleep, and disability. Acupressure is a low-risk treatment option used to manage symptoms in other groups, but its efficacy, …
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Acupressure decreased the level of anxiety and improved the sleep quality in the surgical clinic after cardiac surgery.
PMID: J Perianesth Nurs. 2019 Dec ;34(6):1222-1231. Epub 2019 Jul 11. PMID: 31303389 Abstract Title: Acupressure on Anxiety and Sleep Quality After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract: PURPOSE: To determine the effect of acupressure on anxiety and sleep quality after cardiac surgery.DESIGN: A randomized pre-post test control group design.METHODS: Patients after cardiac surgery …
Systematic review and meta-analysis on using acupressure to promote the health of older adults.
PMID: J Appl Gerontol. 2019 Aug 19:733464819870027. Epub 2019 Aug 19. PMID: 31426687 Abstract Title: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Using Acupressure to Promote the Health of Older Adults. Abstract: Acupressure is noninvasive, safe, and appropriate for use among older adults. However, there remains little evidence of the common elements that contribute to the effectiveness …
Findings highlight the efficacy of tapping and its impact on neural correlates of emotion regulation.
PMID: Brain Sci. 2019 Aug 19 ;9(8). Epub 2019 Aug 19. PMID: 31430984 Abstract Title: How Therapeutic Tapping Can Alter Neural Correlates of Emotional Prosody Processing in Anxiety. Abstract: Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological disorders worldwide resulting in a great demand of adequate and cost-effective treatment. New short-term interventions can be used as …
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