Effects of Meridian Acupressure on Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Self-Efficacy of Shiftwork Nurses in South Korea

Cho, Youngmi; Joo, Jungmin; Kim, Seyoon; Sok, Sohyune R.

doi:10.3390/ijerph18084199

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“…For example, one study evaluated the effects of acupressure on six meridian acupoints to reduce the stress, fatigue and anxiety of shift-work nurses, demonstrating that stress (p=0.043), fatigue (p<0.001), and anxiety (p=0.004) decreased significantly in comparison to the control group. 27 These results are comparable with another study that examined the effects of applying acupressure at the EX-HN3 point on pre-operative anxiety. 29 Similarly, a double-blind, randomised controlled trial examined acupressure therapy's effects on anxiety management in cancer patients.…”

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“…24 Several earlier studies have revealed the efficacy of acupressure therapy for symptom relief in insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhoea, during and after labour, reduction of nausea and vomiting, and reducing fatigue prior to and post-treatment. 20,[25][26][27][28] Findings from these studies also suggested that acupressure therapy can significantly reduce anxiety scores. For example, one study evaluated the effects of acupressure on six meridian acupoints to reduce the stress, fatigue and anxiety of shift-work nurses, demonstrating that stress (p=0.043), fatigue (p<0.001), and anxiety (p=0.004) decreased significantly in comparison to the control group.…”

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The effectiveness of acupressure therapy on anxiety: a scoping review protocol

Wang

Morse²

2022

Int J Clin Trials

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Background: Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and are considered the most common psychiatric condition globally. Acupressure is a non-invasive alternative to acupuncture and has demonstrated effectiveness in managing psychosomatic disorders. However, due to high disparities within existing clinical research, it is difficult to recommend the optimum acupressure practice for anxiety management. This manuscript details the protocol for scoping the available evidence, mapping key concepts, and identifying gaps for future research.Methods: This protocol is designed following the preferred reporting items for systemic reviews and meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and the Joanna Briggs institute (JBI) manual for evidence synthesis guidelines. Six electronic databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, PsycINFO, dentistry and oral science source, and Scopus) and two other search engines (Google and Google Scholar) will be searched for all relevant primary and secondary studies, grey literature, and other sources concerning the type of acupressure interventions and the effectiveness of acupressure on anxiety. The sources retrieved will be independently assessed by two reviewers utilising the eligibility criteria defined by the population concept and context (PCC) framework. A PRISMA-ScR flowchart will be applied to track the number of identified, included, and excluded sources. Extracted data and variables will be presented in a data extraction table. Narrative explanations will accompany the synthesised results.Conclusions: The review’s findings can assist in identifying priorities for future research and provide recommendations for optimal protocols for clinical implementation.

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The effectiveness of acupressure therapy on anxiety: a scoping review protocol

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2022

Int J Clin Trials

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“…Four trials ( 6 , 15 , 17 , 40 ) used open randomization of random numbers table, resulting in a high risk of bias in concealment. Twelve trials ( 9 , 11 , 13 , 20 – 23 , 28 , 33 , 39 , 41 , 43 ) without sufficient detail were regarded as having an unclear risk of bias in allocation concealment. The remaining trials were evaluated as having a low risk of bias in allocation concealment.…”

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Acupressure: a possible therapeutic strategy for anxiety related to COVID-19: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Peng,

Zheng,

Yang

et al. 2024

Front. Med.

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BackgroundFrom the end of 2019 to December 2023, the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic. The scope and ultimate repercussions of the pandemic on global health and well-being remained uncertain, ushering in a wave of fear, anxiety, and worry. This resulted in many individuals succumbing to fear and despair. Acupoint massage emerged as a safe and effective alternative therapy for anxiety relief. However, its efficacy was yet to be extensively backed by evidence-based medicine. This study aimed to enhance the clinical effectiveness of acupoint massage and extend its benefits to a wider population. It undertakes a systematic review of the existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the impact of acupoint massage on anxiety treatment, discussing its potential benefits and implications. This research aims to furnish robust evidence supporting anxiety treatment strategies for patients afflicted with COVID-19 disease and spark new approaches to anxiety management.ObjectivesThis study evaluates the evidence derived from randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quantifies the impact of acupressure on anxiety manifestations within the general population, and proposes viable supplementary intervention strategies for managing COVID-19 related anxiety.Materials and methodsThis review included RCTs published between February 2014 and July 2023, that compared the effects of acupressure with sham control in alleviating anxiety symptomatology as the outcome measure. The studies were sourced from the multiple databases, including CINAHL, EBM Reviews, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Scopus and Web of Science. A meta-analysis was performed on the eligible studies, and an overall effect size was computed specifically for the anxiety outcome. The Cochrane Collaboration Bias Risk Assessment Tool (RevMan V5.4) was employed to assess bias risk, data integration, meta-analysis, and subgroup analysis. The mean difference, standard mean deviation, and binary data were used to represent continuous outcomes.ResultsOf 1,110 studies of potential relevance, 39 met the criteria for inclusion in the meta-analysis. The majority of the studies reported a positive effect of acupressure in assuaging anticipatory anxiety about treatment. Eighteen studies were evaluated using the STAI scale. The acupressure procedures were thoroughly documented, and studies exhibited a low risk of bias. The cumulative results of the 18 trials showcased a more substantial reduction in anxiety in the acupressure group compared to controls (SMD = −5.39, 95% CI −5.61 to −5.17, p < 0.01). A subsequent subgroup analysis, based on different interventions in the control group, demonstrated improvement in anxiety levels with sham acupressure in improving changes in anxiety levels (SMD −1.61, 95% CI: −2.34 to −0.87, p < 0.0001), and blank controls (SMD −0.92, 95% CI: −2.37 to 0.53, p = 0.22).ConclusionIn the clinical research of traditional Chinese medicine treatment of anxiety, acupressure demonstrated effectiveness in providing instant relief from anxiety related to multiple diseases with a medium effect size. Considering the increasing incidence of anxiety caused by long COVID, the widespread application of acupressure appears feasible. However, the results were inconsistent regarding improvements on physiological indicators, calling for more stringent reporting procedures, including allocation concealment, to solidify the findings.

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“…Acupressure efektif dalam memberikan bantuan langsung dari kecemasan (Au et al, 2015). Acupressure secara signifikan dapat menurunkan stres, kelelahan, dan kecemasan (Cho et al, 2021).…”

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ABSTRAK Gangguan kecemasan adalah kondisi yang paling sering terjadi pada remaja, diikuti oleh gangguan perilaku, gangguan mood, dan gangguan penggunaan zat. Permaslahan yang muncul pada remaja/ siswi adalah kecemasan, nyeri (kepala, diminore), belum pernah mendapatkan informasi terkait acupressure untuk kesehatan. Acupressure telah terbukti efektif untuk menghilangkan berbagai rasa sakit pada untuk mengurangi dismenore (gangguan menstruasi), nyeri persalinan, nyeri punggung bawah, sakit kepala kronis, dan nyeri traumatis lainnya. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi berbagai masalah yang sering terjadi pada remaja seperti kecemasan, nyeri. Metode kegiatan ini dengan ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi dan praktik terapi Acupressure untuk kesehatan dalam hal ini difokuskan dengan totok wajah. Khalayak sasaran yang dipilih adalah Siswi SMAN 1 Rancah Ciamis Jawa Barat dan tempat yang dipilih adalah Universitas Harapan Bangsa. Hasil kegiatannya yang diikuti oleh 26 peserta diawali dengan pretest, pemberian informasi, edukasi dan praktik lalu peserta diberikan posttest untuk megukur pengetahuannya. terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan tentang menerapkan terapi acupressure (totok wajah) untuk kesehatan. Diharapkan siswi/ remaja dapat mentransferkan informasi tentang terapi acupressure untuk kesehatan (totok wajah). Sedangkan untuk pikah sekolah dapat mengupayakan adanya seminar/ workshop atau bisa juga mengundang pakar terutama terkait dengan kesehatan para remaja/ sisiwa dan siswi. Kata Kunci: Terapi, Acupressure, Kesehatan ABTRACT Anxiety disorders are the most common condition in adolescents, followed by behavior disorders, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. The problems that arise in adolescents/students are anxiety, pain (headache, dysmenorrhea), they have never received information related to acupressure for health. Acupressure has been shown to be effective in relieving a variety of pains to reduce dysmenorrhea (menstrual disturbances), labor pains, low back pain, chronic headaches, and other traumatic pains. This activity aims to overcome various problems that often occur in adolescents such as anxiety, pain. The method of this activity is lectures, questions and answers, discussions and the practice of Acupressure therapy for health in this case focused on full-blooded faces. The target audience chosen were students of SMAN 1 Rancah Ciamis, West Java and the chosen place was Harapan Bangsa University. The results of the activity, which was attended by 26 participants, began with a pretest, providing information, education and practice, then participants were given a posttest to measure their knowledge. there is an increase in knowledge and skills about applying acupressure therapy (acupressure) for health. It is expected that students/teenagers can transfer information about acupressure therapy for health (full-faced). Meanwhile, for school marriages, they can seek seminars/workshops or invite experts, especially those related to the health of teenagers/students and students. Keywords: Therapy, Acupressure, Health

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Effects of Meridian Acupressure on Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Self-Efficacy of Shiftwork Nurses in South Korea

Cited by 16 publications

References 21 publications

The effectiveness of acupressure therapy on anxiety: a scoping review protocol

The effectiveness of acupressure therapy on anxiety: a scoping review protocol

Acupressure: a possible therapeutic strategy for anxiety related to COVID-19: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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