Application effect of acupoints massage nursing for sub-health fatigue people

Abstract

Objective To observe the treatment effect of acupoints massage nursing for sub-health fatigue people. Methods According to the Yin and Yang and the five elements theory of zang-fu organs and meridians, 59 patients at sub-health status were given the acupoints massage to adjust the immunity of the organism. The Sub-Health State Evaluation Questionnaire (SHSQ-25) and Fatigue Scale (FS-14) were used to assess the treatment effect. Results After meridians nursing, the scores of fatigue symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, digestive tract symptoms, immunity and mental symptoms of the SHSQ-25 in the 59 cases at sub-health status were (19.28±3.75), (2.45±2.01), (2.77±2.68), (3.12±2.11) and (7.23±2.31). Compared with those scores before the intervention, there were significant differences (t=13.34, 4.98, 3.57, 5.80, 6.44, respectively; P<0.01), with a decreased score rate of 68.57%. The scores of physical fatigue and mental fatigue of FS-14 were (3.21±1.27) and (2.13±1.35). Compared with those scores before the intervention, there were significant differences (t=12.47, 11.20, respectively; P<0.01), with a decreased score rate of 82.67%. Conclusions It is confirmed that the meridian nursing can effectively eliminate the fatigue and improve the body’s resistance to disease. To the sub-health status individuals, acupoints massage is effective to prevent disease and maintain health. Key words: Massage; Acupoint; Differentiation of channels and collaterals; Nursing; Sub-health