J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2018 Jun;29(2):133-142. 10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.2.133.

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

• Chang E
• Park H

• KMID: 2415572
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.2.133

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 (χ2=23.89, p < .001) and degree of depression on time and group (χ2=37.42, p < .001, U=122.0, p < 001) and degree of sleep on time (χ2=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.

Keyword

Aged; Acupressure; Musculoskeletal pain; Depression; Sleep

MeSH Terms

Acupressure*
Aged*
Depression*
Humans
Long-Term Care*
Musculoskeletal Pain*
Nursing

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  Figure 1. Meridian point for auricular acupressure therapy.

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