J Korean Acad Nurs.  2006 Feb;36(1):189-196.

The Effects of Dogbi(ST35) & Sulan Moxibustion on Knee Joint Pain, Range of Motion and Discomfort during ADL in the Aged

• Park JS
• Kwon SJ
• Kwon YS

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to test the effects of ST35 & Sulan moxibustion on knee joint pain, range of motion, and discomfort during Activies of Daily Living (ADL) in elderly with knee joint pain. METHOD: A nonequivalent control group pre-post test research design was used. Thirty four elderly who had knee joint pain were studied. Of them, sixteen were in the experimental group and eighteen the control group. The instruments used for this study were NRS, goniometer, and a modified ADL questionnaire developed by Lee. RESULT: The pain scores of right & left knee joint after moxibustion were significantly different between the experimental group and the control group (Right: F=26.27, p=0.000, Left: F=20.77, p=0.000). Right and left knee ROM scores were significantly different between the experimental group and the control group after moxibustion (Right: F=10.74, p=0.003, Left: F=9.239, p=0.005). Discomfort during ADL scores were significantly different between the experimental group and the control group after moxibustion (F= 32.31, p=0.000). CONCLUSION: It is necessary that nurses provide the elderly with knee joint pain with moxibustion to reduce joint pain and to increase knee ROM as an alternative therapy.

Keyword

Moxibustion; Aged; Knee joint pain; ROM; Activity of daily living

MeSH Terms

*Range of Motion, Articular
Osteoarthritis, Knee/*nursing
*Moxibustion
Middle Aged
Male
*Knee Joint/physiopathology
Humans
Female
Arthralgia/etiology/*nursing
Aged, 80 and over
Aged
*Activities of Daily Living