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The effect of ear acupressure (auriculotherapy) on sexual function of lactating women: protocol of a randomized sham controlled trial [PDF]

Trials, 2020
Background Lactation has a negative effect on female sexual function. Hormonal changes during lactation cause changes which might lead to dyspareunia, lack of libido, and anorgasmia. There are various pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to
Sanaz Barghamadi, Zainab Alimoardi, Terry Oleson, Nasim Bahrami   +3 more
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Ear acupressure for smoking cessation: a randomised controlled trial. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2013
This study investigated the efficacy and safety of ear acupressure (EAP) as a stand-alone intervention for smoking cessation and the feasibility of this study design. Adult smokers were randomised to receive EAP specific for smoking cessation (SSEAP) or a nonspecific EAP (NSEAP) intervention which is not typically used for smoking cessation ...
Zhang AL, Di YM, Worsnop C, May BH, Da Costa C, Xue CC.   +5 more
europepmc   +7 more sources

The effect of ear acupressure on occupational cognitive failure in nurses after the COVID-19 crisis: a randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]

BMC Nursing
Background In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses reported varying degrees of cognitive failure. To prioritize patient safety in clinical settings, it is important and necessary to address and mitigate the symptoms of cognitive failure among ...
Mahsa Ovliaei Bidgoli, Zahra Tagharrobi, Khadijeh Sharifi, Zahra Sooki, Mansooreh Momen-Heravi, Fatemeh Zare Joshaghani, Mohammad Zare   +6 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Effectiveness of acupressure at different ear acupoints on Insomnia: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

Sleep Medicine: X
Introduction: Insomnia is highly prevalent among older adults with chronic low back pain (cLBP), contributing to a cycle of heightened pain sensitivity, impaired physical function, and reduced quality of life.
Jingyu Zhang, Giulia Castelli, Aomei Shen, Junxin Li, Jennifer Kawi, Hulin Wu, Paul Christo, Claudia M. Campbell, Johannes Thrul, Constance M. Johnson, Nada Lukkahatai   +10 more
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Ear Acupressure for Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2021
Background. The treatment effects and safety of ear acupressure (EAP) for patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) have yet to be clarified. Objective. To evaluate the effects and safety of EAP in AR patients. Design. Systematic review of published studies. Methods.
Zhong J, Liu S, Lai D, Lu T, Shen Y, Gong Q, Li P, Zhang Q.   +7 more
europepmc   +5 more sources

Comparison of the Effects of Body Acupressure and Ear Acupressure on Shoulder Pain in Iranian Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 2023
Shoulder pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery is one of the important complications that can increase patients’ discomfort and their length of stay at the hospital.
Mona Sadat Zohourparvaz, Hamidreza Bahrami Taghanaki, Mohammadreza Ghasemian Moghadam, Seyyed Abolfazl Vagharseyyedin   +3 more
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The Effects of Ear Acupressure on Back Pain after Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 2022
Back pain is a common complaint seen in patients after coronary angiography. This study investigated the efficacy of ear acupressure for reduction of back pain in patients after coronary angiography.
Seyyed Abolfazl Vagharseyyedin, Mojgan Kardan, Hossein Rahimi, Hamidreza BahramiTaghanaki, Nahid Azdaki   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Effectiveness of Ear Acupressure on Gestational Hypertension [PDF]

EMBRIO
Hypertensive disorders (HD) affect up to 10 percent of pregnancies worldwide. Gestational Hypertension 17 percent will progress to preeclampsia if left untreated. Acupressure has been used for centuries to treat a variety of symptoms associated with pregnancy and is also known to lower blood pressure in hypertension. However, the use of ear acupressure
Setiawandari Setiawandari, Retno Setyo Iswati, Tetty Rihardini   +2 more
semanticscholar   +4 more sources

The Effect of Ear Acupressure on Behavioral Problems in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]

Med Acupunct
Due to the limits on treatment for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ear acupressure treatment has been considered. This study examined the effect of ear acupressure on behavioral problems of children with ADHD.This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 70 children with ADHD who were randomized into 2 groups.
Mahdavi F, Asgarian FS, Aghajani M.
europepmc   +4 more sources

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
doaj   +3 more sources