Effect of Acupoint Application withWu Zhu Yu(Fructus Evodiae) Powder to Yongquan (KI1) on Sleep Before Orthopaedic Operation

VernacularTitle:吴茱萸粉涌泉穴贴敷对骨科患者术前睡眠的影响
Author: Qinqiu MENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Sleep disorder; Point,Yongquan(KI1); Acupoint sticking therapy
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2014;(12):1127-1128
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the effect of acupoint application withWu Zhu Yu(Fructus Evodiae) powder to Yongquan (KI1) on the sleep quality before orthopaedic operation.MethodAccording to the principle of randomization and voluntary participation, the participants were divided into an observation group and a controlgroup, 41 in each group. The observation group was intervened by acupoint application withWu Zhu Yu(Fructus Evodiae) powder to Yongquan, and thecontrolgroup was by regular nursing care. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and subjective sleep evaluation were compared between the two groups.ResultThe total effective rate was 95.1% in the observation group versus 53.7% in the control group, and the observation group was significantly better than the control group in comparing the total effectiverate (P<0.05).ConclusionApplication withWu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae) powder to Yongquan can improve the sleep quality before orthopaedic operation, and it’s easy-to-operate and safe, with a good compliance.