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KMID : 1104420180290020133
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Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
2018 Volume.29 No. 2 p.133 ~ p.142
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Effects of Auricular Acupressure Therapy on Musculoskeletal Pain, Depression and Sleep of the Elderly in Long-term Care Facilities
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Chang Eun-Kyung
Park Hee-Ok
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Acupressure, Musculoskeletal pain, Depression, Sleep
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