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Acupressure for agitation in nursing home residents with dementia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Agitation is prevalent among people with dementia (PWD) in nursing homes. It frustrates both the PWD and their caregivers. Acupressure is a non-pharmacological intervention whose effectiveness is supported by preliminary studies.
Claudia Kam Yuk Lai +2 more
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This paper summarized the nursing management for a patient with gastroparesis syndrome after gastrectomy for gastric cancer treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ointment massage and acupoint application.
ZHAO Baoya (赵保亚) +3 more
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This article explores the origin of meridians. It suggests that the origin of meridians is closely related to the imageries derived by ancient physicians experiencing the circulation of Qi in their bodies during Qigong practice.
Li, L, Lo, KC, Tung, CW
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This article mainly reported a case of allergic rhinitis of spleen-Qi deficiency syndrome treated by the three-step auricular acupoint therapy. The three-step auricular acupoint therapy refers to a combination of auricular massage, auricular scraping ...
LUO Liyuan (罗丽媛) +6 more
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Acupuncture and moxibustion for lateral elbow pain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Background: Acupuncture and moxibustion have widely been used to treat lateral elbow pain (LEP). A comprehensive systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including both English and Chinese databases was conducted to assess the efficacy of
Bangrazi, S +9 more
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Information system of acupoint diagnosis and treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine [PDF]
In this study we developed an information system of acupoint diagnosis and treatment for Traditional Chinese Medicine (ISADTTHM). In this system, there are 311 acupoints, about 600 acupoint indications and clinical applications, 12 meridians, 8 extra ...
WenJun Zhang, YanHong Qi
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Are acupoints specific for diseases? A systematic review of the randomized controlled trials with sham acupuncture controls [PDF]
Background The results of many clinical trials and experimental studies regarding acupoint specificity are contradictory. This review aims to investigate whether a difference in efficacy exists between ordinary acupuncture on specific acupoints and sham ...
Hongwei Zhang +2 more
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Acupoints originated from the ancient belief that diseases were caused by ghosts and evil spirits haunting the body. Acupoints were believed to be where the ghost and evil spirits hid, and thus, the rationale for healing was to expel the ghost and evil ...
Li, L, Yau, C, Yau, T
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Research on regimen furniture based on the theory that acupuncture can cure chronic diseases [PDF]
In recent years, the development of the economy has prompted the furniture industry to diversify, and massage furniture is constantly emerging. Many massage products are relatively limited in design, and prone to problems such as general body massage ...
Yang Xinyan, Zhang Zhongfeng
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The Effect of Acupressure at GB-21 and SP-6 Acupoints on Anxiety Level and Maternal-Fetal Attachment in Primiparous Women: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial [PDF]
Background: Delivery is one of the most stressful events in women’s life. Excessive anxiety, in turn, increases delivery and pregnancy complications. Mother’s positive experience of delivery leads to more effective maternal-fetal attachment in the first ...
Akbarzadeh, M. +4 more
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