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The Effect of Acupressure on the Severity of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Abstract Title: The Effect of Acupressure on the Severity of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract Source: Complement Med Res. 2020 Feb 4:1-8. Epub 2020 Feb 4. PMID: 32018274 Abstract Author(s): Fatemeh Tara, Hamidreza Bahrami-Taghanaki, Masoud Amini Ghalandarabad, Ziba Zand-Kargar, Hamideh Azizi, Habibollah Esmaily, Hoda Azizi Article Affiliation: Fatemeh Tara Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Nausea and vomiting are common problems during pregnancy. Previous studies have shown that stimulation at Neiguan (PC6) acupoint can be effective in controlling pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting. However, more evidence is required for approving this method on controlling pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of PC6 acupoint pressure stimulation on the severity of nausea, vomiting, and retching in pregnant women. METHOD: This randomized, multi-center clinical trial was conducted on pregnant women referring to Health Centers and Ommolbanin Hospital in Mashhad, Iran, during December 2016 to September 2017. Women with first singleton pregnancy and below 12 weeks were included. Patients were randomly allocated into three groups of (1) PC6 pressure (4 times a day, for 10 min), (2) sham acupressure, and (3) medication with vitamin B6 and metoclopramide. Assessment of severity of nausea, vomiting, and retching was done based on the Rhodes Index on the first and fifth day (before and after the intervention). Pearson chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and Wilcoxon tests were used for statistical analysis using SPSS version 18. This clinical trial was registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) with the code IRCT201512187265N6. RESULTS: Ninety patients with a mean age of 26.40± 4.73 years were studied in 3 groups of 30. There was no significant difference between the 3 groups in terms of the severity outcomes before the intervention, while, after the intervention, the three groups were significantly different on the fifth day in terms of vomiting frequency, distress from retching, distress from vomiting, duration of nausea, distress from nausea, amount of vomiting, frequency of nausea, and frequency of retching (p<0.001 for each outcome). According to the linear regression analysis, the correlation between occupation with vomiting frequency (beta coefficient = 0.252) and nausea severity (beta coefficient = -0.213) was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: It seems that PC6 acupoint pressure can reduce the severity of nausea, vomiting, and retching in pregnant women. Article Published Date : Feb 03, 2020

Effects of acupressure at the P6 and LI4 points on the anxiety level of soldiers in the Iranian military.

Abstract Title: Effects of acupressure at the P6 and LI4 points on the anxiety level of soldiers in the Iranian military. Abstract Source: BMJ Mil Health. 2020 Feb 2. Epub 2020 Feb 2. PMID: 32015185 Abstract Author(s): Saeid Amini Rarani, N Rajai, S Sharififar Article Affiliation: Saeid Amini Rarani Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service is a stressful environment. Methods to reduce stress may result in the mental health promotion of military forces. There are various methods for relieving anxiety. Acupressure is one of them. Hence, this study was carried out to explore effects of acupressure at the P6 and LI4 acupressure points on the anxiety level of army soldiers. METHODS: A randomised double-blind design was undertaken. A total of 120 Iranian army soldiers were randomly assigned to three groups, namely P6, LI4 and control. The P6 and LI4 acupressure points are effective in lowering the anxiety level. In the intervention groups, acupressure was applied at the P6 and LI4 points three times for 10 min at 30 min intervals. In the control group, the thumb pad, which is not an acupressure point, was pressed. The anxiety level of the subjects was measured before the intervention and 30 min after the last intervention. The instruments included a demographics questionnaire and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the three groups with respect to the anxiety level in the preintervention phase. However, the mean anxiety score in the P6 group decreased significantly from 53.35±9.7 to 49.02±9.3 (p=0.005). The mean anxiety score in the LI4 group also decreased significantly from 53.37±8.39 to 45.47±8.16 (p<0.001). In the control group, there was no significant difference between the preintervention and postintervention phases (p=0.16). In the postintervention phase, the analysis of variance test showed a significant difference between the three groups in terms of the anxiety level (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: Acupressure can reduce soldiers' anxiety at the acupressure points, especially at the LI4 point. It is recommended that this simple and cost-effective intervention be used to relieve soldiers' anxiety in stressful situations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: 20150715023216N4. Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2020

Traditional Chinese acupressure massage ameliorates systemic inflammatory responses and joint mobility limitation after acute repeated jumping exercise.

Abstract Title: Traditional Chinese acupressure massage ameliorates systemic inflammatory responses and joint mobility limitation after acute repeated jumping exercise. Abstract Source: Explore (NY). 2020 Jan - Feb;16(1):26-34. Epub 2019 Aug 12. PMID: 31488342 Abstract Author(s): Wei-Gang Chang, Chung-Yu Chen, Wen-Fen Li, Chun-Chung Chou, Yi-Hung Liao Article Affiliation: Wei-Gang Chang Abstract: CONTEXT: Alternative medical and training approaches to accelerate recovery among athletes are growing in popularity. The potential benefits of acupressure massage on attenuating muscle soreness and promoting post-exercise recovery capacity are still unclear. OBJECTIVE: This study compares the effects of traditional Chinese acupressure massage (TCAM) and active recovery, on subject recovery capacity after acute repeated jumping exercise. DESIGN: Twenty healthy male athletes were randomly assigned to traditional Chinese acupressure massage (TCAM; N = 10) or active recovery (AR; performing low-intensity exercise during post-exercise recovery; N = 10) groups. TCAM and AR intervention were applied after repeated jumping exercise. Pain scale, knee active/passive range of motion (AROM/PROM), jumping performance, quadriceps maximum voluntary contraction force, creatine kinase, and leukocyte subpopulations were measured at baseline, after and 48 h after exercise. RESULTS: No significant interaction effects were observed between the jumping performance, quadriceps maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) force, power-to-weight ratio for the two groups before the exercise, after the exercise, and 48 h post exercise. However, the knee flexion AROM/PROM was greater in the TCAM group than that for the AR group (p = 0.005). There were no differences in the VAS, MVC, and jumping performance between treatments. The white blood cell (p = 0.024), and monocytes (p = 0.023) responses were lower in the TCAM group. CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrated that TCAM generates beneficial effects on attenuating joint mobility limitations and lowering systemic inflammatory responses after acute exercise in athletes. These findings suggest that TCAM may be a practical alternative approach for athletes participating in consecutive competitions containing eccentric elements. Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2020

Effects of Massage and Acupressure on Relieving Labor Pain, Reducing Labor Time, and Increasing Delivery Satisfaction. 📎

Abstract Title: Effects of Massage and Acupressure on Relieving Labor Pain, Reducing Labor Time, and Increasing Delivery Satisfaction. Abstract Source: J Nurs Res. 2020 Feb ;28(1):e68. PMID: 31524645 Abstract Author(s): Ilknur Munevver Gönenç, Füsun Terzioğlu Article Affiliation: Ilknur Munevver Gönenç Abstract: BACKGROUND: Several recent studies have documented the effects of massage and acupressure in reducing labor pain and labor time and in satisfaction with the delivery. However, few studies have investigated the comparative effects of these two therapies. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of massage and acupressure on labor-related pain management, duration, and satisfaction with delivery. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial (n = 120) included three intervention groups (massage only, acupressure only, and massage + acupressure) and one control group, in which patients received no massage or acupressure treatment. A personal information form, Pregnant Watch Form, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were used to collect data. Frequency and percentage calculations, chi-square test, Student's t test, Tukey's honestly significant difference test, and one-way variance analysis were used for data analysis. RESULTS: In the latent phase of labor, the mean VAS scores of the massage-only group and massage + acupressure group were lower (4.56± 1.36 and 4.63 ± 1.52, respectively) than that of the control group (6.16 ± 1.46; p<.01). In the active and transition phases, the mean VAS scores of the massage-only group, acupressure-only group, and massage + acupressure group were significantly lower than that of the control group (p<.01 and p<.001, respectively). During postpartum, the mean VAS score of the massage + acupressure group was lower (2.30± 0.70) than that of the control group (2.96 ± 0.72; p = .003). Cervical dilatation completion time and 1- and 5-minute Apgar scores were similar among all of the groups (p>.05). The three intervention groups reported relatively more positive feelings than the control group, and all three of the interventions were found to be effective in improving satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The results of this study indicate that the dual application of massage and acupressure is relatively more effective than either therapy applied alone and that massage is more effective than acupressure. Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2020

Acupressure on Anxiety and Sleep Quality After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Abstract Title: Acupressure on Anxiety and Sleep Quality After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract Source: J Perianesth Nurs. 2019 Dec ;34(6):1222-1231. Epub 2019 Jul 11. PMID: 31303389 Abstract Author(s): Dilek Aygin, Sevim Şen Article Affiliation: Dilek Aygin 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 were divided into two groups: the intervention group (n = 50), who received acupressure on four different acupoints plus standard care, and the control group (n = 50), who received only standard care. Patients were admitted to the surgical clinic from the intensive care unit after 3 or 4 days of surgery. The levels of anxiety and sleep quality were evaluated during three postoperative days starting from their first day in the surgical clinic. FINDINGS: Among the patients in the intervention group, the usage of acupressure decreased the level of anxiety and increased the sleep quality significantly compared with the control group (P<.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings showed that acupressure decreased the level of anxiety and improved the sleep quality in the surgical clinic after cardiac surgery. Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2019
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