Condition 1: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis. Condition 2: Anxiety. Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures Generalized anxiety disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Colonoscopy candidate Age range 18 to 65 years Signing an informed consent form Colonoscopy candidate for the first time Have a minimum reading and writing literacy to complete the questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having emergency colonoscopy order Have previous experience or knowledge of the effects of acupressure Lack of full consciousness, having mental, visual and auditory disorders Drug addiction Existence of an obstacle at the site of pressure (wounds, skin diseases, etc) Existence of sensory and motor disorders in the legs and minimal ability to walk on the legs (peripheral neuropathy or vascular problems in the lower extremities)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately before intervention and after intervention. Method of measurement: The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Spielberger. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart beat. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: Number of beats per minute - pulse oximeter.;Arterial blood oxygen saturation (SPO2). Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: Percentage - pulse oximeter.;Respiratory rate. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: Count per minute - count breathing by observation.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: By sphygmomanometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Arak University of Medical Sciences