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KMID : 1003720190280030148
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2019 Volume.28 No. 3 p.148 ~ p.155
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Health Problems in Clinical Nurses as Identified by Auricular Acupuncture Points
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Chun Young-Mi
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify health problems in clinical nurses through an examination of their auricular acupuncture points.
Methods: Data were collected from 90 nurses working in D city. Participants’ ears were photographed and their auricular points were analyzed. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and the x2 test.
Results: Musculoskeletal problems were the most severe, followed by problems of the digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems, in that order. Furthermore, the average number of health problems was 5.22, with a range of 4 to 6. Leg/foot pain was the highest reported musculoskeletal problem, followed by shoulder and lumbar/back pain. Gastric ptosis was the highest reported digestive problem, followed by indigestion and hypersensitive colitis. Additionally, among participants with gastric ptosis, lumbar pain was significantly high.
Conclusion: The results suggest that further research using an auricular points as a diagnosis and treatment point is necessary to improve the health of nurses.
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KEYWORD
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Ear auricles, Acupuncture points, Health, Nurses
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