A Comparison between Effects of Aroma Massage and Meridian Massage on Constipation and Stress in Women College Students.
10.4040/jkan.2011.41.1.26
- Author:
Miyoung CHUNG
1
;
Euysoon CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Sunmoon University, Asan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Controlled Clinical Trial ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Aromatherapy;
Meridians;
Massage;
Constipation;
Stress
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
*Acupressure;
Acupuncture Points;
Adult;
*Aromatherapy;
Constipation/nursing/*therapy;
Female;
Humans;
*Massage;
Questionnaires;
Stress, Psychological/nursing/*therapy;
Students/*psychology;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2011;41(1):26-35
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to compare the effects of abdominal aroma massage and meridian massage on constipation and stress in college women with functional constipation. METHODS: The participants were 38 college women, 18 were in the aroma group and 20 in the meridian group. The aroma massage was given using aroma oil which was a mixture of lemon, lavender, rosemary, and cyprus. The meridian massage was given at 9 accupoints which influence intestinal functions. The treatment was given 5 days a week for 4 weeks. A constipation severity score, weekly defecation frequency, and a stress response score were measured before and every week of 4 weeks of the experiment. RESULTS: While there was no significant difference between two groups, there was a significant difference within the groups in the constipation severity (aroma group: 1st week, meridian group: except 4th week), defecation frequency (aroma group: 3rd week, meridian group: 2nd and 3rd week), and stress (aroma group: all weeks, meridian group: except 4th week) after different duration of experiment. CONCLUSION: Based on these results, both abdominal massages relieved constipation and stress. Resorting to either types of massage will contribute to the reduction of use of stool softeners, suppositories, or enemas.
