Summary of best evidence for the application of massage in meibomian gland dysfunction-related dry eye
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20231213-02588
- VernacularTitle:按摩在睑板腺功能障碍相关性干眼中应用的最佳证据总结
- Author:
Xiaoyin LIU
1
;
Chang ZHOU
;
Mei CHEN
;
Xiaoqin LIU
;
Lianghong QU
;
Haixia SHI
;
Mei YANG
Author Information
1. 陆军军医大学第二附属医院眼科，重庆 400037
- Keywords:
Xerophthalmia;
Meibomian gland dysfunction;
Massage;
Evidence-based nursing;
Evidence summary
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(26):3602-3607
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To summarize the best evidence for the application of massage in the management of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) -related dry eye.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in databases and websites including UpToDate, BMJ Best Clinical Practice, Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Healthcare Center database, National Guideline Clearinghouse, Medlive, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang data. The search covered literature on massage for MGD-related dry eye, including clinical decisions, best practices, evidence summaries, guidelines, expert consensus, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials. The search period extended to December 2023. Two researchers independently evaluated the quality of the literature and extracted and summarized the evidence.Results:A total of nine articles were included: three guidelines, four expert consensus papers, and two systematic reviews. Twenty-five pieces of best evidence were summarized from six aspects: massage practitioners, massage methods and indications, massage instruments and devices, massage duration and frequency, combination therapy, and the safety and efficacy of massage.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence for applying massage in MGD-related dry eye. It is recommended that healthcare professionals apply this evidence in combination with clinical context and patient preferences.
