Effects of Auricular Acupressure Therapy on Musculoskeletal Pain, Depression and Sleep of the Elderly in Long-term Care Facilities
10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.2.133
- Author:
Eunkyung CHANG
1
;
Heeok PARK
Author Information
1. Graduated School, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Acupressure;
Musculoskeletal pain;
Depression;
Sleep
- MeSH:
Acupressure;
Aged;
Depression;
Humans;
Long-Term Care;
Musculoskeletal Pain;
Nursing
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2018;29(2):133-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to examine and evaluate the effects of auricular acupressure on musculoskeletal pain, depression and sleep of the elderly who are institutionalized in long-term care facilities. METHODS: The research was conducted in a non-equivalent control group and non-synchronized design with data collected from October to December, 2016. The subjects were from long-term care facilities for the elderly in D city and divided into an experimental group (24 subjects) and a control group (25 subjects). RESULTS: After the intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvement in degree of musculoskeletal pain on time (χ2=23.89, p < .001) and degree of depression on time and group (χ2=37.42, p < .001, U=122.0, p < 001) and degree of sleep on time (χ2=33.62, p < .001). Thus, the suggested hypothesis is partially supported. CONCLUSION: Auricular acupressure therapy is expected to be a practical and efficient nursing intervention for the elderly institutionalized in long-term care facilities.
