Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 14 Issue 3
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- Pages.270-279
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- 2007
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
Comparison of the Effects of Meridian Massage and Hand Massage on the Affected Upper Extremity of Stroke Patients
뇌졸중 환자를 위한 환측 상지 경혈지압마사지와 손마사지의 효과 비교 연구
- Kang, Hyun-Sook (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
- Kang, Ji-Soon (The Graduate School of Kyung Hee University) ;
- Sok, So-Hyune (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
- Published : 2007.08.31
Abstract
Purpose: In this study, the effects of meridian massage and hand massage on the affected upper extremity of patients with a stroke were identified. Method: A nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design was used. Participants were 84 (Experimental. 1: 28, Experimental. 2: 28, Control.: 28) patients with a stroke who were hospitalized in K oriental medical center. Experimental treatment for patients in experimental group 1 was the meridian massage for 10 minutes daily for 2 weeks, and for those in experimental group 2, hand massage for 2 minutes, 30 seconds each, daily for 2 weeks. Outcome variables were upper extremity function (grip power, shoulder pain, edema, ROM), ADL, and depression. Data were analyzed using SPSS PC+ version. Results: The score for upper extremity functions and ADL were significantly higher in experimental group 1 who had meridian massage than for experimental group 2 or the control group. Experimental group 1 showed less depression than experimental 2 or the control group. Conclusion: Meridian massage can be an effective nursing intervention to improve upper extremity function and ADL, and to decrease depression in patients stroke who have had a stroke.