Effects of Auricular Acupressure Therapy on Musculoskeletal Pain, Depression and Sleep of the Elderly in Long-term Care Facilities

Eunkyung Chang; Heeok Park

doi:10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.2.133

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Effects of Auricular Acupressure Therapy on Musculoskeletal Pain, Depression and Sleep of the Elderly in Long-term Care Facilities: Eunkyung Chang¹, Heeok Park²; Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing 2018;29(2):133-142.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.2.133
Published online: June 12, 2018

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¹Graduated School, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea

²Collage of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea

Corresponding author: Park, Heeok College of Nursing, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Korea. Tel: +82-53-580-3924, Fax: +82-53-580-3916, E-mail: hopark@kmu.ac.kr

• Received: November 2, 2017 • Revised: February 26, 2018 • Accepted: February 26, 2018

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Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine and evaluate the effects of auricular acupressure on musculoskeletal pain, depression and sleep of the elderly who are institutionalized in long-term care facilities.
Methods
The research was conducted in a non-equivalent control group and non-synchronized design with data collected from October to December, 2016. The subjects were from long-term care facilities for the elderly in D city and divided into an experimental group (24 subjects) and a control group (25 subjects).
Results
After the intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvement in degree of musculoskeletal pain on time (x²=23.89, p<.001) and degree of depression on time and group (x²=37.42, p<.001, U=122.0, p<001) and degree of sleep on time (x²=33.62, p<.001). Thus, the suggested hypothesis is partially supported.
Conclusion
Auricular acupressure therapy is expected to be a practical and efficient nursing intervention for the elderly institutionalized in long-term care facilities.
Key Words: Aged, Acupressure, Musculoskeletal pain, Depression, Sleep

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Meridian point for auricular acupressure therapy.

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