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Salajegheh Z, Harorani M, Shahrodi M, Dolati E, Farahani M, Amini N, Habibi D. Effects of acupressure on sleep quality and anxiety of patients with second- or third-degree burns: a randomized sham-controlled trial. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:5. [PMID: 38167078 PMCID: PMC10759327 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04292-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although acupressure is proposed to boost sleep quality and alleviate anxiety in various disorders, no trials have yet documented these consequences in burn victims. Considering the high importance of managing sleep quality and anxiety among burn patients utilizing adjunctive non-pharmacological measures, this study sought to investigate the impacts of acupressure on sleep quality and anxiety among a population of Iranian patients with burn injuries. METHODS This trial was performed on 72 patients with second- or third-degree burns, who were divided into two equal arms to receive routine care plus 10-minute acupressure on either real acupoints (i.e., Yintang and Shen men) or sham points for three consecutive nights. Sleep quality and anxiety were investigated at baseline (T1) and on the fourth day (T2) by using St. Mary's Hospital Sleep Questionnaire (SMHSQ) and Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for State Anxiety (STAI-S), respectively. RESULTS The mean scores of SMHSQ and STAI-S were significantly lower in the real acupressure arm at T2 (P < 0.001 in two cases), implying better sleep quality improvement and higher anxiety alleviation. Also, the reduction in mean changes of SMHSQ and STAI-S scores from T1 to T2 was significantly more in the real acupressure arm (P < 0.001 in two cases). CONCLUSION Acupressure, as a low-cost complementary method, could be potentially helpful in enhancing sleep quality and decreasing the anxiety of burn patients. Additional long-term trials are required to identify the sustainability of the findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION NO IRCT20130424013110N13 (Registration date: 19/03/2021, https://www.irct.ir/trial/55076 ).
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- Zahra Salajegheh
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Shazand School of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center (TCMRC), Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
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- Department of Intensive Care Nursing, Gonbad Kavoos Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonbad Kavoos, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- School of Paramedicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Carmona-Rodríguez MÁ, Martínez-Flores S, Morilla-Romero-de-la-Osa R, Luque-Oliveros M. Effects of Acupressure on Maternal and Neonatal Obstetric Outcomes during Labor: Study Protocol. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2111. [PMID: 37510553 PMCID: PMC10379983 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A Cochrane review found that there is insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness of acupressure for pain relief. One of the problems detected is the methodological variability reported. OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of the application of acupressure on obstetric and neonatal outcomes of labor, pain experience, and mother's satisfaction with the experience. METHOD Design of a protocol to carry out a two-arm multicenter single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Intervention (pressure on LI4 of the left hand, B6 of the left leg, GB21 of the left shoulder, and then the same sequence on the right side) and placebo (application of the technique on points not identified by acupuncture as key points) will be performed by a single researcher. RESULTS The recruitment began in April 2021 and, to date, there has been the participation of 40 women, divided into 17 included in the experimental group and 23 in the control. Communication of future results will be made in accordance with the CONSORT checklist. CONCLUSIONS The designed protocol could methodologically improve some aspects of previous studies while maintaining adequate statistical power. The effectiveness of acupressure for one or more outcomes proposed (time and pain in labor) could support the inclusion of a new therapeutic tool in the clinical practice of midwives that would allow them to assist pregnant women, improving their experience both physically and psycho-emotionally.
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- Miguel Ángel Carmona-Rodríguez
- Midwifery Training Unit, Department of Materno-Fetal Medicine, Genetics and Reproduction, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Avda. Manuel Siurot s/n, 41013 Seville, Spain
- Hospital Materno-Infantil Quirón Sagrado Corazón, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Área del Corazón-Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena (HUVM), 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
- Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/Universidad de Sevilla), 41013 Seville, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Área del Corazón-Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena (HUVM), 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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Jiang SL, Jiang XM, Zheng QX, Liu XW. Auricular bean embedding improves urination in epidural labor analgesia: A single center randomized controlled study. Technol Health Care 2023:THC220660. [PMID: 36776083 PMCID: PMC10357180 DOI: 10.3233/thc-220660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acupoint buried beans on the auricle is a feasible method to prevent and treat postpartum urinary retention. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effect of auricular acupoint buried beans on postpartum urination and maternal and fetal outcomes following epidural analgesia for labor. METHODS Two hundred forty primiparas underwent vaginal trial labor analgesia from May 2020 to January 2021 and were randomly placed into the intervention and control groups. Both groups received epidural labor analgesia. Maternal urination during labor, 2 h postpartum, and the time for first postpartum urination were recorded as primary outcomes, with maternal and infant outcomes documented as secondary results. Statistical analysis was performed using the independent sample t-test, non-parametric rank-sum, or chi-square test using the SPSS Statistics 25.0 software. RESULTS Two hundred eight study participants were subsequently included in the results, i.e., 105 patients in the intervention group and 103 in the control group. The intervention group comprised a significantly lower number of patients with excessive residual urine volume at cervical dilatation of 5-6 cm (P< 0.05). The total postpartum score of the intervention group was lower than in the control group (P< 0.01), and the time to first urination was shorter compared with the control group (P< 0.05). In the intervention group, the time of labor analgesia, the duration of the first stage of labor, and the total labor time were shorter compared with the control group (P< 0.01). CONCLUSION Auricular acupoint embedded beans can improve the urination status at cervical dilatation of 5-6 cm and 2 h postpartum, as well as significantly shorten the duration of labor.
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- Sheng Li Jiang
- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.,Labor Room, School of Nursing, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Nursing Department, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Nursing Department, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Labor Room, School of Nursing, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Xu MM, Tian Q, Yu L, Yang S, Liu YT, Yu SH, Cao ML, Zhang W. The effectiveness of auricular acupressure on pain management during labor: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2023; 20:e12512. [PMID: 36134507 DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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AIM This meta-analysis aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of auricular acupressure on pain management during labor. METHODS Six English and three Chinese electronic databases were comprehensively searched from inception to 6 November 2021. The PRISMA checklist was followed. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed with the Cochrane Collaboration Bias Risk Assessment Tool. The meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.3 software. Heterogeneity between studies was calculated using I2 . RESULTS Five studies comprising 312 participants were included. The labor pain scores of the auricular acupressure group were significantly lower than those of the usual care group at cervix dilations of 6, 8, and 10 cm, with mean differences (95% confidence intervals) of -1.05 (-1.41, -0.69), -1.44 (-2.07, -0.82), and -1.96 (-3.30, -0.61), respectively. Auricular acupressure can thus effectively improve the labor pain perception at cervix dilations of 6, 8, and 10 cm. Moreover, auricular acupressure shortened the active phase, and had the trend of shortening the second and third stages of labor. There was no evidence that auricular acupressure had an effect on the rate of cesarean section or the 1 and 5 min Apgar scores. CONCLUSION Effective labor pain relief, better labor pain perception, and the lack of adverse effects support the use of auricular acupressure. More high-quality and rigorous trials are needed to verify our findings before we can make strong recommendations.
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- Meng-Meng Xu
- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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- Nursing School, Jilin University, Jilin Province, China
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Marznaki ZH, Hosseinnataj A, Darvishi-Khezri H, Azarnivand M, Oleson T, Griffiths MD, Alimoradi Z. The effect of auricular acupressure on short-term postoperative pain intensity after cesarean section: A three-arm randomized controlled trial. Eur J Integr Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Fogaça LZ, Portella CFS, Ghelman R, Abdala CVM, Schveitzer MC. Mind-Body Therapies From Traditional Chinese Medicine: Evidence Map. Front Public Health 2022; 9:659075. [PMID: 34988045 PMCID: PMC8722380 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.659075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background: The mind-body therapies of traditional Chinese medicine include several intervention types and combine physical poses with conscious relaxation and breathing techniques. The purpose of this Evidence Map is to describe these different interventions and report related health outcomes. Methods: This evidence map is based on the 3iE Evidence Gap Map methodology. We searched seven electronic databases (BVS, PUBMED, EMBASE, PEDro, ScienceDirect, Web of Sciences, and PschyInfo) from inception to November 2019 and included systematic reviews only. Systematic reviews were analyzed based on AMSTAR 2. We used Tableau to graphically display quality assessment, the number of reviews, outcomes, and effects. Results: The map is based on 116 systematic reviews and 44 meta-analyses. Most of the reviews were published in the last 5 years. The most researched interventions were Tai Chi and Qi Gong. The reviews presented the following quality assessment: 80 high, 43 moderate, 23 low, and 14 critically low. Every 680 distinct outcome effect was classified: 421 as potential positive; 237 as positive; 21 as inconclusive/mixed; one potential negative and none no effect. Positive effects were related to chronic diseases; mental indicators and disorders; vitality, well-being, and quality of life. Potential positive effects were related to balance, mobility, Parkinson's disease, hypertension, joint pain, cognitive performance, and sleep quality. Inconclusive/mixed-effects justify further research, especially in the following areas: Acupressure as Shiatsu and Tuiná for nausea and vomiting; Tai Chi and Qi Gong for acute diseases, prevention of stroke, stroke risk factors, and schizophrenia. Conclusions: The mind-body therapies from traditional Chinese medicine have been applied in different areas and this Evidence Map provides a visualization of valuable information for patients, professionals, and policymakers, to promote evidence-based complementary therapies.
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- Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIn), São Paulo, Brazil
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- BIREME (Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information) - Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), São Paulo, Brazil
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Mai Q, Li X, Yang D, Zhang X, Peng K, Hao Y. Effects of acupressure on cancer-related pain management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Integr Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vakilian K, Ghaemmaghami M, Sheikhganbari N, Shabani F, Vahedi M. Reducing Labor Anxiety with Auriculotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study. Chin J Integr Med 2021; 28:440-444. [PMID: 34581941 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-021-3452-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of auriculotherapy on reducing labor anxiety. METHODS In this randomized clinical trial, 166 nulliparous pregnant women admitted to the Labor Ward of Izadi Hospital in Qom, Iran were included and assigned to two groups by randomized block design. In the intervention group (83 cases), auriculotherapy in "Shenmen, Thalamic, Zero, Brain, and Brain stem" was performed in dilatations of 4, 6 and 8 cm, between the contractions for 30 s in both ears at interval 1 h. While the control group received routine care. The Spielberger Inventory were completed pre- and post-interventions. RESULTS The auriculotherapy was effective to reduce anxiety state in the intervention group compared to the control group (P=0.001). The score of state anxiety in the intervention group reduced for 7.0, 8.0 and 11.0 U in 4, 6, and 8 cm dilatations after the intervention. The score of trait anxiety in the intervention group reduced for 3.8, 4.0 and 8.3 U in 4, 6, and 8 cm dilatations after the intervention. There was no significant difference of delivery mode and newborns' weight and Apgar score between groups (P>0.05). No adverse postpartum outcome such as hemorrhage has been observed in both groups. CONCLUSION Since most women are anxious during labor, it seems that auriculotherapy can be an easy and safe method to reduce labor anxiety. (Trial registration No. irct20121230011944n4).
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- Katayon Vakilian
- Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, 3848176941, Iran
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- Nursing-Midwifery School, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1996713883, Iran
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Rejeki S, Hartiti T, Machmudah M, Solichan A, Samiasih A, Soesanto E, Yanto A. Effect of Regiosacralis Counterpressure Treatment on the Pain and Interleukin-6 Levels Among Primigravid Mothers During the First Stage Labor. Int J Childbirth 2021; 11:65-71. [DOI: 10.1891/ijcbirth-d-20-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUNDSevere pain experienced by mother during the labor can cause fear and anxiety which can interfere with the overall labor process. Controlling pain during the labor process is important. Regiosacralis counterpressure pain management without altering the interleukin-6 (IL-6) level is expected to reduce the pain.OBJECTIVEThis study was aimed to investigate the effects of regiosacralis counterpressure on the pain and IL-6 levels during the first stage of labor among primigravid mothers.METHODA quasiexperiment method with pretest–posttest control group design was applied. Regiosacralis counter-pressure pain management was applied to all study participants who non-randomly recruited by consecutive sampling methods. A total of 52 primigravid mothers were selected and divided into both the intervention group (n = 26) and the control group (n = 26).RESULTThe statistical analysis of the intervention on the pain and IL-6 level revealed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest in the intervention group (p < .001; M pretest pain = 8.96 ± .528; M posttest pain = 6.96 ± .774; M pretest IL-6 = 175.539 ± 92.281; M posttest IL-6 = 170,764 ± 70,026).CONCLUSIONRegiosacralis counterpressure treatment is effective in controlling and reducing the pain level during the first stage labor.
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