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Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1: In this group, in addition to routine post-treatment care, the Hegu point is first identified. A gentle pressure massage is then applied for 30 seconds, with the
subsequently, the pressure is progressively released over 30 seconds to fully release the point. Each intervention cycle lasts 5 minutes.The massage is administered intermittently for a maximum of 20
thereafter, the pressure is progressively released over 30 seconds to fully release the point. The entire intervention cycle lasts 5 minutes.The massage is administered intermittently for a maximum to
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: To be under a doctor's supervision for all patients To be literate in reading and writing in order to complete the questionnaire To be aged 18 and above
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: To have a history of mental disorders based on the patient's medical records To participate in pain reduction programs of other studies To take painkillers other than the ward's routine medication To have a skin lesion at the site of acupressure application To be unwilling to continue cooperation To develop a serious physical problem To receive less than four sessions of training
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score on the NRS questionnaire (Numeric Rating Scale for pain assessment). Timepoint: To complete the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).;Score on the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) questionnaire. Timepoint: To complete the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactReza Rabiei
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed