Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2015 Jun;18(1):20-28. 10.7587/kjrehn.2015.20.

Effects of Korean Hand Acupressure on Pain and Abdominal Bloating of Patients Receiving Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

• Yun KH
• Kim SY

• KMID: 2153023
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7587/kjrehn.2015.20

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study aimed to investigate the effects of Korean hand acupressure on pain and abdominal bloating of patients receiving laparoscopic surgery.
METHODS
This study was a quasi-experimental design using a non-equivalent control group pre-post test. The experimental group and the control group were 39 patients each who were hospitalized at gynecology ward of a hospital located in Gyeonggi-do. The experimental group received Korean hand acupressure therapy on the meridian point: A5, A6, H3, H7, I38 for 48 hours immediately after the surgery. Pain and abdominal bloating were measured at 5 times. Data were analyzed using SPSS/Win 18.0.
RESULTS
The experimental group showed lower pain score than the control group (p<.001). While there was no significant difference in abdominal bloating (p=.528), the time effect was significantly different (p<.001).
CONCLUSION
The findings indicate that Korean hand acupressure reduces pain and abdominal bloating of laparoscopic surgery patients.

Keyword

Acupressure; Pain; Bloating

MeSH Terms

Acupressure*
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Gyeonggi-do
Gynecology
Hand*
Humans
Hysterectomy*
Laparoscopy