Auricular acupressure and acupuncture as adjuncts for pain management during first trimester medication abortion: a randomized three-arm trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2020.12.003
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To measure pain during first trimester medication abortion using auricular acupressure or auricular acupuncture as an adjunct to pain management. We measured anxiety as a secondary outcome. STUDY DESIGN This randomized, double-blinded, three-arm trial… read more here.
Keywords: acupressure; auricular acupressure; medication abortion; acupuncture ... See more keywords
Feasibility of auricular acupressure as an adjunct treatment for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS)
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DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2020.1784360
Abstract: Abstract Background The opioid epidemic in the United States continues to threaten public health. As a result of this crisis, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) has risen exponentially and requires a multitude of non-pharmacologic treatments… read more here.
Keywords: acupressure; opioid withdrawal; withdrawal syndrome; treatment ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Auricular Acupressure Combined With Positive Psychological Techniques on Sleep Quality in Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001436
Abstract: BACKGROUND Auricular acupressure (AA) and positive psychological intervention (PPI) are promising sleep improvement methods. OBJECTIVE To assess and compare the efficacies of combined intervention (CI [AA + PPI]), AA, and PPI in sleep quality enhancement… read more here.
Keywords: quality; cancer; positive psychological; auricular acupressure ... See more keywords
Auricular Acupressure on Breast Pain Among Breastfeeding Mothers Receiving Gentle Hand Techniques: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.1177/08903344241228545
Abstract: Background: Auricular acupressure influences pain reduction in patients with diseases. However, study results on its influence on breast pain, common among breastfeeding mothers, are insufficient. Research Aim: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of… read more here.
Keywords: breast; auricular acupressure; pain; breastfeeding mothers ... See more keywords
Comparing the effect of auricular acupressure and body acupressure on pain and duration of the first stage of labor: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3896-0
Abstract: BackgroundLabor pain is one of the leading causes of fear of childbirth. Acupressure is a non-pharmacological pain relief method that has shown promising results in relieving this pain. The present study is designed to compare… read more here.
Keywords: acupressure; labor; duration; body acupressure ... See more keywords
Effects and safety of auricular acupressure on depression and anxiety in isolated COVID-19 patients: A single-blind randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1041829
Abstract: Objective Psychological distress such as depression and anxiety resulted from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have attracted increasing attention. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects and safety of auricular acupressure… read more here.
Keywords: acupressure group; depression; acupressure; anxiety ... See more keywords