The effect of acupressure on pain, menstrual symptoms, and comfort in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea: a single-blind randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Integrative therapies, such as acupressure, may be employed for the management of primary dysmenorrhea (PD), which is a prevalent condition with a particularly high prevalence among adolescents.
Ahu Aksoy-Can +3 more
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Impact of acupressure combined with flexible pressure sensor manometry on anesthesia recovery in patients undergoing Bronchoalveolar lavage: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC AnesthesiologyBackground Postoperative cough after bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is common and can delay recovery. We evaluated whether acupressure at Tiantu (CV22), Chize (LU5), and Taiyuan (LU9), quantified by a flexible pressure sensor, improves anesthesia recovery.
Lanlan Li +4 more
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Effects of chewing gum and LI4 acupressure on gastrointestinal recovery after cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Integrative Medicine ResearchBackground: Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction is a frequent complication after cesarean section (CS), delaying recovery and causing discomfort.
Hossein Bagheri +3 more
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Unveiling the latest evidence: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis and GRADE assessment on the effectiveness of acupressure in managing labor pain [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Labor pain is a significant challenge during childbirth, highlighting the necessity for effective pain management strategies. Acupressure has been recognized as a non-pharmacological method; however, its efficacy requires comprehensive ...
Mona Larki +4 more
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Comparing Massage, Acupressure, and Combined Therapy for Managing Cancer-related Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Disturbance: A 2 × 2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Int J Ther Massage BodyworkShushtari SSG +5 more
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The effect of SP6 moxibustion and acupressure on the severity of systemic symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2017 Introduction: Since primary dysmenorrhea is one of the common gynecological disorder in women of reproductive which is sometimes associated with one or more systemic symptoms, this study was performed with aim to compare the effect of SP6 moxibustion and
Azam Yaghobinejad +3 more
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Contemporary management of pain in cirrhosis: Toward precision therapy for pain
Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 Abstract Chronic pain is highly prevalent in patients with cirrhosis and is associated with poor health‐related quality of life and poor functional status. However, there is limited guidance on appropriate pain management in this population, and pharmacologic treatment can be harmful, leading to adverse outcomes, such as gastrointestinal bleeding ...
Alexis Holman +4 more
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The effect of foot reflexology and H7 point acupressure on anxiety in women undergoing amniocentesis [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2022 Introduction: Most pregnant women are concerned about fetal abnormalities and screening tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used to control anxiety in pregnancy.
Mahyar Mohammadifard +2 more
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