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The effect of ear acupressure (Auriculotherapy) on cognitive failure in nurses

The effect of ear acupressure (Auriculotherapy) on cognitive failure in nurses

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20100211003329N10
Enrollment
56
Registered
2022-11-04
Start date
2022-11-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cognitive failure. Mild cognitive impairment, so stated

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, researcher seed vaccaria Mark ZHONG YANG, made in China, will stick the 7 points related to cognitive function, including: Shen Men, zero

Sponsors

Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Working in inpatient departments (direct patient care) Having a work experience of at least 2 years at the bedside Consent to participate in the study Having a university degree in nursing Moderate to high cognitive failure (getting a score of 40 or higher on the Occupational Cognitive Status Questionnaire) The health of an organ in the area of the earlobe

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of access to samples during the study (emigration, death, etc.) Hospitalization Acute and severe stress (death of loved ones, divorce,...) during the study Allergy to glue (sensitivity, redness, etc.) or any intolerance Non-observance of the intended criterion in relation to the daily average duration of pressure to all points in each week of the intervention Simultaneous use of other non-pharmacological methods Treatment Serious and acute physical or mental illness during the study using acupressure or acupuncture during the last three months using cigarettes, drugs and alcohol according to the person's own statement pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cognitive failure score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 6 weeks after the start of the intervention and 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: The 30-question form of occupational cognitive failure questionnaire (OCFQ).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Allergy to seed. Timepoint: weekly. Method of measurement: Diary sheet.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Tagharrobi

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

tagharrobi_z@yahoo.com+98 31 5510 3119

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026