Comparison of the Effects of Meridian Massage and Hand Massage on the Affected Upper Extremity of Stroke Patients.
- Author:
Hyun Sook KANG
1
;
Sohyune R SOK
;
Ji Soon KANG
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Korea. 5977sok@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Meridians;
Cerebrovascular accident
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living;
Depression;
Edema;
Hand*;
Humans;
Massage*;
Meridians;
Nursing;
Shoulder Pain;
Stroke*;
Upper Extremity*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2007;14(3):270-279
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: In this study, the effects of meridian massage and hand massage on the affected upper extremity of patients with a stroke were identified. METHOD: A nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design was used. Participants were 84 (Experimental. 1: 28, Experimental. 2: 28, Control.: 28) patients with a stroke who were hospitalized in K oriental medical center. Experimental treatment for patients in experimental group 1 was the meridian massage for 10 minutes daily for 2 weeks, and for those in experimental group 2, hand massage for 2 minutes, 30 seconds each, daily for 2 weeks. Outcome variables were upper extremity function (grip power, shoulder pain, edema, ROM), ADL, and depression. Data were analyzed using SPSS PC+ version. RESULTS: The score for upper extremity functions and ADL were significantly higher in experimental group 1 who had meridian massage than for experimental group 2 or the control group. Experimental group 1 showed less depression than experimental 2 or the control group. CONCLUSION: Meridian massage can be an effective nursing intervention to improve upper extremity function and ADL, and to decrease depression in patients stroke who have had a stroke.
