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Comparing the effect of acupressure and ginger on chemotherapy gastrointestinal side-effects in children with leukemia

open access: yesComplementary Therapies in Medicine, 2021
The biosocial data of 90 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, were collected along with assessment of gastrointestinal side-effects of chemotherapy using visual analogue scale. Ginger lozenges has more effect than acupressure in alleviating nausea
Magda A. Essawy   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

sleep and auricular acupressure

open access: yes, 2023
88 midlife and elderly women who experienced poor sleep quality were grouped into auricular acupressure, auricular sham point pressure, and control group. Sleep quality and insomnia were measured using the PSQI and ISI.
Cheng, C (via Mendeley Data)
core   +1 more source

Acupressure for persistent cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors (AcuCrft): a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesBMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012
Background Despite high levels of clinically significant persistent cancer related fatigue in breast cancer survivors few treatments are currently available and most pose a significant burden on the part of the woman.
Zick Suzanna   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of acupressure on thirst in hemodialysis patients

open access: yes, 2010
Background: Thirst and dry mouth are common among hemodialysis (HD) patients. This paper reports a study to evaluate the impact of an acupressure program on HD patients’ thirst and salivary flow rates.
Yates, Patsy   +7 more
core   +1 more source

The effectiveness of acupressure in the management of depressive symptoms and in improving quality of life in older people living in the community: a randomised sham-controlled trial

open access: yes, 2020
Objective: The primary aim of the current trial was to assess the clinical effectiveness of acupressure in the management of depression in elderly people compared to patients receiving sham acupressure or standard care alone.
Lee, Sara   +21 more
core   +1 more source

Effects of Acupressure on Fatigue of Lung Cancer Patients undergoing Chemotherapy: An Experimental Pilot Study

open access: yes, 2016
Background This study explored the effects of acupressure on fatigue of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Patients and methods For this experimental study, 57 subjects were randomly assigned to three groups: acupressure with essential oils
Woung-Ru Tang; Wan-Jung Chen; Chih-Teng Yu; Yue-Cune Chang; Chuan-Mei Chen; Chiu-Hua Wang; Sien-Hung Yang
core   +1 more source

Relaxation Acupressure Reduces Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Persistent cancer-related fatigue (PCRF) is a symptom experienced by many cancer survivors. Acupressure offers a potential treatment for PCRF. We investigated if acupressure treatments with opposing actions would result in differential effects on fatigue
Sara Alrawi   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Using Womanism Counseling to Support Black Girls

open access: yesJournal of Counseling &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Black girls have had to navigate adultification, criminalization, and marginalization at significantly higher rates. The application of frameworks rooted in womanist tenets has the ability to create safe and affirming spaces that can empower Black girls and foster resilience while promoting their socioemotional development.
Natoya Hill Haskins   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Auricular acupressure: reducing side effects of chemotherapy in women with ovarian cancer

open access: yes, 2019
Purpose: Many women with ovarian cancer may experience adverse effects from adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery. Non-pharmacological interventions can be used to reduce these side effects.
Tsao, Ying, Creedy, Debra K
core   +1 more source

The Effects of Acupressure on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Function and Pain in Women with Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background: Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed abdominal surgeries. Postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting are common complications after surgery and anesthesia. Numerous studies have revealed that acupressure can increase postoperative
Merve Yavaş   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

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