Curative effect of TCM-based syndrome differentiation combined with diet nursing and point massage on insomnia
10.3969/j.issn.1671-8283.2014.07.008
- VernacularTitle:中医辨证施治结合饮食调养和穴位按摩治疗社区失眠患者效果观察
- Author:
Liling WANG
;
Ming LIAO
;
Xiaoning YE
;
Lanfang MO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
insomnia;
differentiated nursing;
community;
diet nursing;
point massage
- From:
Modern Clinical Nursing
2014;(7):24-27
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study effect of TCM-based syndrome differentiation combined with diet nursing and point massage on insomnia.Methods Five hundred and twelve patients with insomnia were randomized into control group(n=85)and intervention group (n=67).The patients in both groups received treatment by TCM-based syndrome differentiation.Besides,the control group was given conventional nursing while those in the intervention group received diet nursing and point massage.The two groups were compared in three months in terms of sleep quality and curative effect.Results In comparisons of sleep quality index,the two groups both had statistically significant improvements respectively(both P<0.05).In terms of time to sleep, duration of sleep an sleep efficacy and Pittsburg sleep quality index,the intervention group scored significantly lower than the control group(all P<0.05).In terms of curative effect,the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The method of TCM-based syndrome differentiation combined with diet nursing and point massage is effective in improving the sleep quality of those with insomnia.
