Abstract

Objective To investigate the treatment effect of Acupoint Apphcation combined with massage in preventing nausea and vomiting in patients after chemotherapy.Methods Totals of 127 cases of patients who received tumor chemotherapy were randomly divided into the control group and the treatment group,each with 60 cases.Both groups received 3 mg intravenous injection of Granisetron Glucose,and the treatment group received massage and Acupoint Application on Neiguan (double),Zusanli (double) as well as Zhongwan 3 times a day.Two groups' treatment effects were compared.Results After nursing intervention for gastrointestinal reaction in two groups,the effective rate was 78.3% in the treatment group and 54.2% in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =4.821,P < 0.05).Conclusions Acupoint application combined with massage is helpful to reduce gastrointestinal reaction in patients after chemotherapy and prevent their vomiting. Key words: Treatment by Chinese herbs; Massage; Vomiting; Treatment effect; Acupoint Application; Chemotherapy; Granisetron Glucose Injection

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