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Effectiveness of Acupressure for Fatigue Alleviation in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Journal of Nursing Research
Background Fatigue, a major health concern among patients receiving hemodialysis, is associated with poor quality of life, negative emotions, and cognitive dysfunction.
Kai-Mei Chang, Debby Syahru Romadlon, Pinyi Chen, Faizul Hasan, Shu-Liu Guo, H. Chiu   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effects and safety of auricular acupressure on depression and anxiety in isolated COVID-19 patients: A single-blind randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
Objective Psychological distress such as depression and anxiety resulted from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have attracted increasing attention.
Wa Cai, Kun Zhang, Guan-Tao Wang, Jin Li, Xiang-Yu Wei, Wen Ma, Yajuan Li, Bo Wang, Weidong Shen   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

THE EFFECT OF ELDERLY ACADEMIC AND ACUPRESSURE IN THE DECREASE OF HYPERTENSION IN POSYANDU LANSIA SRONDOL BANYUMANIK SEMARANG

Jurnal Riset Kesehatan, 2019
Elderly Gymnastics, Acupressure, Hypertension, Elderly. Hypertension is the number one occurrence that causes death. Hypertension is a lifelong disease and treatment can be done using blood and using long-term anti hypertensive agents.
Nurhayati Nurhayati, Aisyah Nur Azizah, Amirul Kadafi, Mardiyono Mardiyono   +3 more
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The Usage of Ear Acupressure in Gynecology and Obstetrics: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2018
Introduction: Ear Acupressure is a non-invasive and safe technique and is one of the approaches which can be used by doctors, midwives, nurses, and even patients themselves.
Zahra Hadizadeh Talasaz, Talat Khadivzadeh, Mahboube Firoozi, Hoda Azizi, Morvarid Irani   +4 more
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A sham-controlled trial of acupressure on the quality of sleep and life in haemodialysis patients [PDF]

, 2016
Background Sleep disorder in haemodialysis patients can lead to disturbance in their psychosocial function and interpersonal relations, and reduced quality of life.
Arab, Z., Asayesh, H., Azizi, H., Bahrami-Taghanaki, H., Shariati, A.R., Vakili, M.A.   +5 more
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Acupuncture for cancer pain in adults. [PDF]

, 2011
BACKGROUND: Forty percent of individuals with early or intermediate stage cancer and 90% with advanced cancer have moderate to severe pain and up to 70% of patients with cancer pain do not receive adequate pain relief.
Akhileswaran, Alimi, Alimi, Aung, Bardia, Beuken-van Everdingen, Beuken-van Everdingen, Brainin-Mattos, Carr, Cata, Chen, Chen, Coleman, Dang, Dang, Dang, Davis, Derry, Dillon, Ernst, Ernst, Ezzo, Filshie, Filshie, Filshie, Furlan, Goudas, Gralow, Green, Guo, He, Higgins, Hopwood, Jadad, Johnson, Keskinbora, Kwon, Laird, Lee, Lipton, Lund, Lundeberg, Lundeberg, MacPherson, Manheimer, Manheimer, Mao-Ying, Mao-Ying, Mehling, Meng, Minton, Nguyen, Payne, Petrut, Poulain, Qaseem, Ripamonti, Rosier, Sima, Strong, Sun, Trinh, Twycross, Urch, Vallerand, White, White, White, Xia, Yu, Zhang   +70 more
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Nutritional priorities to support GLP‐1 therapy for obesity: A joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society

Obesity, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Glucagon‐like peptide 1 receptor agonists and combination medications (hereafter collectively referred to as GLP‐1s) are shifting the treatment landscape for obesity. However, real‐world challenges and limited clinician and public knowledge on nutritional and lifestyle interventions can limit GLP‐1 efficacy, equitable results, and ...
Dariush Mozaffarian, Monica Agarwal, Monica Aggarwal, Lydia Alexander, Caroline M. Apovian, Shagun Bindlish, Jonathan Bonnet, W. Scott Butsch, Sandra Christensen, Eugenia Gianos, Mahima Gulati, Alka Gupta, Debbie Horn, Ryan M. Kane, Jasdeep Saluja, Deepa Sannidhi, Fatima Cody Stanford, Emily A. Callahan   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acupressure for agitation in nursing home residents with dementia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

, 2014
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, Mason Chin Pang Leung, Rick Yiu Cho Kwan   +2 more
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Prevalence and impact of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause among Nordic women: Subgroup analysis from an international cross‐sectional survey

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
This international cross‐sectional survey of women aged 40–65 years from Nordic Europe adds to global findings demonstrating that moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms are prevalent and impair quality of life, sleep, work productivity, and daily activities. Abstract Introduction The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and impact of
Angelica Lindén Hirschberg, Päivi Polo‐Kantola, Inger Øverlie, Ellen Løkkegaard, Elinor Cockburn, Carol Rea, Janet S. Kim   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Clinical 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, Yeliz Yıldırım Varışoğlu   +1 more
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