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Effects of Acupressure on Nurses' Psychological Distress, Anxiety, Depression, Job Stress, Occupational Burnout, and Resilience
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Acupressure for Psychological Distress and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 160 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This measurement aims to understand the effect of self-acupressure on the Shenmen Point (神門) and (內關) points on the hand on emotional distress, anxiety, depression, stress, work fatigue and adaptability of clinical nurses. The main questions it aims to answer are: Whether acupressure can reduce emotional distress, anxiety, depression, stress and work fatigue in nursing staff. Participants will: 1\. Enforcement measures: 1. Acupressure group: Perform self-acupressure twice a day, each time for about 2 minutes, and record the acupressure records every day for 2 consecutive weeks. 2. Original method group: followed the original self-coping method. 2. After the intervention began, participants completed study questionnaires weekly for two months.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants in this group will receive instruction on how to perform self-acupressure targeting two specific acupoints on the hands: Shenmen and Neiguan. The acupressure protocol includes pressing each acupoint approximately 15 times (about 30 seconds), with a total of four acupoints per session (both hands), for approximately 2 minutes per session. Pressure should be applied until a sensation of soreness, numbness, fullness, or slight pain is felt (equivalent to about 3 kg of pressure). Participants are asked to perform self-acupressure twice daily (once in the afternoon and once before bedtime, adjustable based on personal schedule) for a total of 2 weeks. They will record their practice using a daily log and continue to complete psychological and emotional outcome questionnaires weekly over a 2-month follow-up period.