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KMID : 0388320070140030270
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2007 Volume.14 No. 3 p.270 ~ p.279
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Comparison of the Effects of Meridian Massage and Hand Massage on the Affected Upper Extremity of Stroke Patients
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Kang Hyun-Sook
Sok So-Hyune
Kang Ji-Soon
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Meridians, Cerebrovascular accident
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