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Effects of self-acupressure on quality of life and abdominal pain severity among patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A randomized sham-controlled trial

open access: yesJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Background: Acupressure is being used by patients to relieve functional gastrointestinal disorders. Objective: The impact of acupressure on quality of life (QoL) and pain has been shown in patients with both acute and chronic conditions.
Nahid Rajai   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Encounters With Traditional Medicine and Further Multidisciplinary and International Cooperation

open access: yesTraditional &Kampo Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 2, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The integration of traditional medicine (TM) into modern healthcare has gained global momentum. Following the inclusion of TM in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, multidisciplinary and international cooperation has become increasingly essential.
Kokoro Ichihara   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Acupressure on Sleep Quality in Menopausal Women: A Randomized Control Trial

open access: yesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Background: One of the common problems in menopausal women is sleep disorder. Traditional Chinese acupressure is a noninvasive and safe technique. Menopausal women can easily learn the technique and a self-care method to manage their sleep disorder. This
Zahra Abedian   +3 more
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Effect of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence: A mixed methods study

open access: yesIntegrative Medicine Research
Background: Acupressure has been widely used to help people quit for a long time in China. This study explores the feasibility and effects of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence to inform policy and decision-making.
Ying-Ying Zhang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Non‐Pharmacological Interventions for Cough in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 35, Issue 8, Page 3335-3356, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Cough, a prevalent and debilitating symptom of lung cancer, remains poorly managed. Accumulating evidence on non‐pharmacological interventions for lung cancer cough necessitates systematic evaluation to assess their efficacy. Aim To synthesise evidence on non‐pharmacological interventions for managing cough in lung cancer patients ...
Mengyao Cao   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Effect of Acupressure on Initiation of Labor in Term Pregnancy

open access: yesComplementary Medicine Journal of Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, 2019
Introduction Acupressure is one of the natural methods of labor induction, but a few studies have evaluated its effectiveness. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acupressure for initiation of labor.
Tadayon M, Talebzadeh Z
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Traditional Chinese Medical Care Application Patterns Among Nurses With Menstrual Symptoms: A Q Methodology Investigation

open access: yesNursing Open, Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify patterns of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) care application among nurses experiencing menstrual symptoms. Design This study employs Q methodology, where participants ranked statements through Q sorting based on their perceptions.
Shu‐He Huang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of acupressure with valerian oil 2.5% on the quality and quantity of sleep in patients with acute coronary syndrome in a cardiac intensive care unit

open access: yesJournal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2015
The purpose of this three-group double-blind clinical trial study was to investigate the effect of acupressure (指壓 zhǐ yā) with valerian (纈草 xié cǎo) oil 2.5% on the quality and quantity of sleep in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in a ...
Masoumeh Bagheri-Nesami   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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