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KMID : 0869520140200020073
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Journal of East-West Nirsing Research
2014 Volume.20 No. 2 p.73 ~ p.80
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Effects of a Qi Massage Program on the Physio-psychological State of Industrial Employees with Hypertension
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Han Yoon-Ju
Kang Kyung-Suk
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Abstract
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Purpose: This research aims to identify the physio-psychological effects of applying a qi massage program as an independent complementary intervention for employees with hypertension in a workplace.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed using a nonequivalent control group with pre- and post-tests. The study was performed from August 18 to October 10, 2008 on hypertensive employees being treated with a qi massage program in a company. The control group was recruited first to prevent treatment diffusion. The experimental group was subsequently recruited and received individual treatment for 30 minutes. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS16.0 version. χ2-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon signed ranks test, Fisher’s exact test and paired t-test were implemented in order to examine the effects of individual intervention on patients who are treated with the qi massage program.
Results: The experimental group showed a greater improvement in systolic blood pressure, diastolic pressure, stress, and quality of life than did the control group.
Conclusion: A qi massage program may be implemented as a complementary intervention to effectively treat hypertensive persons.
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KEYWORD
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Qi massage, hypertension, physio-psychological state, industrial employees
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