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KMID : 1002520180120040229
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Korean Journal of Health Service Management
2018 Volume.12 No. 4 p.229 ~ p.239
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Effect of Auricular Acupressure on Fatigue and Depression in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
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Kang Mi-Ae
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of auricular acupressure on fatigue and depression among patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Methods: A nonequivalent control group nonsynchronized design was employed. Data were collected from December 2017 to May 2018, in the cancer center at a hospital located in B city. The experimental group received auricular acupressure four times a day, for 5 days, followed by a 2-day rest period. The control group received routine nursing care. The data were analyzed with independent t-tests, using the SPSS 21.0 program.
Results: The level of fatigue and depression was lower in the experimental group as compared to that in the control group(t=5.29, p<.001; t=2.21, p=.038, respectively). However, depression scores increased post-intervention in the experimental group, as compared to the pre-intervention scores.
Conclusions: The findings confirmed that auricular acupressure decreased fatigue however, depression scores increased post-intervention in the experimental group, as compared to the pre-intervention.
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KEYWORD
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Auricular acupressure, Breast Cancer, Fatigue, Depression
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