Acupoint Massage Research Articles

Literature research on application of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technology in the core nursing periodicals from 2013 to 2019

Objective By a statistical analysis and summary of the literature on Traditional Medicine (TCM) nursing technology published in the core nursing periodical, research the currect status of TCM nursing technology. Methods Retrieved CNKI database (CNKI) and Wanfang medical journal database,according to Citation Report (2017 edition) of China Institute of science and Technology Information Research, Choose 10 core nursing periodicals and retrieve the experimental articles related to TCM nursing technology from January 1,2013 to January 1, 2019.this paper analyze time, resources, authors, fund-sponsored researches, statistical methods by bibliometrics analysis. Results A total of 624 papers were included,of which 132 were in 2013 and 124 in 2014, 103 in 2015, accounting for 57.5%. Nursing Research contains 227 articles, 100 Chinese of Modern 98 Journal of Nursing, accounting for 68.1%. The literature has been published in 28 provinces and cities, 117 in Jiangsu Province, 100 in Guangdong Province, and 89 in Shanghai, accounting for 62.6%. The source of funds for fund papers is mainly provinces and cities, accounting for 38.4%. Involving 22 TCM nursing technology operations, 762 applications, 174 acupoint massage, 113 auricular point application, 109 acupoint points, and 106 moxibustion methods, accounting for 66.3%. There are more than 120 types of diseases involved, mainly cancer, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes. There are more than 180 kinds of symptoms, mainly about pain, constipation, quality of life and so on. Conclusion TCM nursing research has made great progress, TCM nursing technology is currently widely used in clinical practice. Scientific research has also confirmed its effectiveness, but it lacks high-quality core papers. At the same time, due to the diversity of research content, there is a lack of evidence-based nursing research literature. Key words: Traditional Medicime nursing technology; Bibliometrics analysis; The Source of Scientific Papers Statistical Jurnal in China

Traditional Chinese medicine foot bath combined with acupoint massage for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 RCTs.

In this study, we aim to evaluate the efficiency and safety of traditional Chinese medicine foot bath combined with acupoint massage for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. A total of eight online databases were searched to collect studies published up to February 2019. Study quality of each included article was evaluated by the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were conducted based on the Cochrane systematic review method by using the RevMan 5.3 software. Traditional Chinese medicine foot bath combined with acupoint massage was the main therapy in experimental group. Interventions in control groups include western medicine, oral traditional Chinese medicine, other symptomatic treatment of western medicine, and blank control. Primary outcomes in this study include sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV), motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV), total effective rate, and neuropathic syndrome score. Finally, 31 trials involving 3284 participants were included. The results of systematic reviews and meta-analyses showed that traditional Chinese medicine foot bath combined with acupoint massage was significantly better compared with the control groups in terms of the total effective rate, SNCV, MNCV, and neuropathic syndrome score. No case of adverse effect was reported. These findings show that traditional Chinese medicine foot bath combined with acupoint massage may be safer and more effective for the treatment of DPN. However, due to the low methodological quality, further research with randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of higher quality is required to prove its efficacy and better evidence for clinical treatment.

The effect of acupoint massage combined with auricular seed-embedding on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients after appendicitis

Objective To study the effect of acupoint massage combined with auricular seed-embedding on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients after appendicitis. Methods A total of 70 patients with acute appendicitis in this hospital from April 2016 to April 2017 were selected as research objects.The patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group, 35 cases of each group.The control group received routine postoperative treatment, while the observation group received acupuncture point massage combined with ear acupuncture point seed burying intervention on the basis of routine nursing.Gastrointestinal function recovery, complication rate and clinical efficacy were recorded in the two groups. Results The recovery time of postoperative bowel sound, the time of first anal exhaust, the time of drainage tube removal and the time of hospitalization in the observation group were significantly less than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant(P 0.05). The overall therapeutic effect of observation group was significantly better than that of control group, and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion After acute appendectomy, acupoint massage combined with ear point implantation is helpful to promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function. Key words: Acupoint massage; Auricular seed-embedding; Appendicitis; Gastrointestinal function

Acupoint Massage Can Effectively Promote the Recovery of Gastrointestinal Function after Gynecologic Laparoscopy

Objective: To investigate the effect of acupoint massage on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients after laparoscopic surgery for gynecologic indications. Methods: A total of 160 patients, who underwent gynecologic laparoscopy from December 2015 to January 2017, were recruited. Half of the patients received standard postoperative nursing (i.e., the control group); while the other half received acupoint massage in addition to the standard care (i.e., the observation group). The recovery time of bowel sounds, the first anal exhaust time and the first defecation time were recorded. The plasma levels of motilin, somatostatin and cholecystokinin before and after the surgery were also determined. Results: Compared to the control group, the observation group demonstrated significantly shorter bowel sound recovery time, first anal exhaust time and first defecation time (t = 11.755, 10.400, 11.950, P < 0.01 for all comparisons). Before surgery, the plasma levels of gastrointestinal hormones in both groups were comparable. At 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperative, the difference between two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The overall response rate of the observation group was also significantly higher than that of the control group (control group, 78.75%; observation group, 97.50%; P = 0.008). Conclusion: Acupoint massage could accelerate the recovery of bowel function after gynecologic laparoscopy by modulating the release of gastrointestinal hormones

Acupoint Massage and Aromatherapy Intervention in Elderly People With Mild Cognitive Impairment in Nursing Institutions

Acupoint Massage and Aromatherapy Intervention in Elderly People With Mild Cognitive Impairment in Nursing Institutions

Effect of Acupoint Massage on Cognitive Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effect of Acupoint Massage on Cognitive Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Clinical Efficacy of Acupoint Massage Versus Normal Treatments for Acute Mastitis: A Systematic Review

Clinical Efficacy of Acupoint Massage Versus Normal Treatments for Acute Mastitis: A Systematic Review

Study on the effect of acupoint massage on blood glucose in type 2 diabetic patients

Objective To investigate the effect of acupoint massage on blood glucose in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods A total of 67 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, using the random number table method were divided into experimental group of 34 cases and 33 cases in the control group by random number table method. The experimental group was given groups of acupoint massage and five carriages management to diabetes patients (control diet, exercise, blood sugar and lipid lowering drugs, diabetes knowledge propaganda and education, blood glucose monitoring). The control group was administered only the five carriages of diabetes. The two groups were observed for 2 months, and were compared the changes of biochemical indexes of glucose metabolism. Results After 2 months, the experimental group's fasting plasma glucose (FBG), 2 hours postprandial blood glucose (2 hBG), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) decreased from the original (10.12±4.15) mmol/L, (15.32±5.65) mmol/L, and (9.36±2.78)% to (6.04±1.75) mmol/L, (8.42±3.01) mmol/L, (6.35±0.78) %, respectively, there were statistically significant differences within the group (t = 5.28, 6.28, 6.08 respectively, all P 0.05). Conclusions To acupoint massage with basic intervention for type 2 diabetes patients can effectively consolidate the hypoglycemic effect, which is worthy of clinical reference and promotion. Key words: Diabetes, type 2; Acupoint massage; Basic intervention; Clinical efficacy

Effect of acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy for the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery

To observe the effect of acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy for the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery. A total of 120 patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery were included, and all patients were under trachea intubation and general anesthesia. The patients were randomized into an observation group and a control group, with 60 patients in each group. Patients in the control group received conventional anesthesia resuscitation, while patients in the observation group received acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy on the basis of conventional anesthesia resuscitation. Changes in the heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were observed at three time points including the end of the surgery (T0), the removal of the tracheal tube (T1) and 10 min after the removal of the tracheal tube (T2). The awakening and tube removal time, choking cough and restlessness, and adverse reactions (dizziness, nausea and vomiting) in 24 h post-surgery period were compared. At T1 and T2, the comparisons of HR, SBP and DBP between the two groups showed statistical significance (all P<0.05). Intra-group comparisons showed that the HR, SBP and DBP of the control group at T1 and T2 were significant different from those at T0 (all P<0.05). There were significant differences in the awakening time and tube removal time between the two groups (both P<0.05). The incidences of choking cough and restlessness were 8.3% and 3.3% respectively in the observation group, versus 53.3% and 30.0% in the control group, and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (both P<0.05). The incidences of dizziness, nausea and vomiting in 24 h post-surgery period were 3.3%, 5.0% and 0.0% respectively in the observation group, versus 43.3%, 33.3% and 25.0% in the control group, and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (all P<0.05). Acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy can effectively regulate the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery, and maintain a stable internal environment.

Effect of meridian acupoint massage on gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with phlegm heat accumulation

Objective Based on the theory of and large intestine form, to observe the improvement of gastrointestinal function and pulmonary symptoms in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with phlegm heat accumulation and find the best meridians and acupoints. Methods A total of 120 patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with phlegm heat accumulation and gastrointestinal dysfunction were randomly divided into intervention 1 group (lung meridian group), intervention 2 group (large intestine meridian group) and intervention 3 group (lung meridian and large intestine meridian group) and control group. There were 30 cases in each group. The control group was given conventional treatment and nursing. The intervention group was treated with acupoint massage along meridians, 1 times a day for 20 minutes, and the intervention lasted for 10 days. The scores of gastrointestinal symptoms, clinical symptom scores and C reactive protein among 4 groups were compared. Results The scores of gastrointestinal symptoms, clinical symptom scores and C reactive protein were decreased in all groups after intervention compared with those before intervention, and the difference was statistically significant (F=9.736, 2.980, 0.894, P<0.01 or 0.05). After intervention, the difference of the scores of gastrointestinal symptoms among four groups were statistically significant (Ftime=213.423, Finteraction=2.540, Fgroup=3.184, P<0.01 or 0.05). The difference of the scores of clinical symptoms among four groups were statistically significant(Ftime=337.859, P< 0.01). The difference of C reactive protein among four groups was statistically significant (F=0.894, P< 0.05). Conclusions Acupoint massage can effectively reduce the score of the symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract, the integral of clinical symptoms and the C reaction protein, and the effect of the massage of the meridians and collaterals. The effect of massage in the lung and the coliform meridian acupoint group is the best. Key words: Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive; Gastrointestinal dysfunction; Acupoint massage; Traditional Chinese medicine nursing

Literature research on meridians and acupoints of stomachache with qi stagnation based on content analysis

Objective To analyze the TCM literature of stomachache based on content analysis, and to explore the law of selecting points in nursing of qi stagnation syndrome. Methods Terms such as stomachache, distension,belching, gastritis functional dyspepsia and peptic ulcer were used as the characteristic words, and the CNKI, Wanfang data, VIP, CBM, Pubmed and Embase databases were retrieved to find literature of acupoint therapies for this symptom, while snowball was conducted to expand the literature. SPSS20.0 and Rost Content Mining 5.8 softwares were used to analyze the contents of the included literature, and to explore the syndrome differentiation rules of acupoint therapy in patients with stomachache of qi stagnation. Results Totally 279 Chinese and 27 English articles were included. Through bibliometric analysis, word frequency statistics and cluster analysis, the most commonly used acupoint therapies included acupuncture, acupoint massage, acupoint application, acupoint embedding, acupoint injection. The most common selected acupoints of qi stagnation syndrome was Zusanli, Zhongwan, Neiguan, Taichong, Qimen, Zhangmen, Pishu, Weishu and Ganshu. Conclusions The application of content analysis method in the field of TCM nursing provides a scientific method for summarizing the literature in the future, and is worthy of popularization and application in clinical nursing. Key words: Content analysis; Stomachache; Qi stagnation; Meridian; Acupuncture point

Application of acupoint massage combined with external application of raw potato slices to relieve the postpartum breast distending pain

Application of acupoint massage combined with external application of raw potato slices to relieve the postpartum breast distending pain

The Effect of Using Massage Chair with Acupoint and Meridian Muscle Massage Program on Back Pain: A Single Arm Pre-post Comparison Study

The Effect of Using Massage Chair with Acupoint and Meridian Muscle Massage Program on Back Pain: A Single Arm Pre-post Comparison Study

Acupoint Massage for Managing Cognitive Alterations in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Cognitive disorders pose a major problem in the aging population across the globe. Acupoint massage has been used to improve cognitive functions in older adults. In this study, the authors performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the usefulness of acupoint massage in preventing cognitive declines in older adults. The authors searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on the effectiveness of acupoint massage on cognition in older adults in the following literature databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, Foreign Medical Journal Service, Cochrane Library, VIP Information, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, WANFANG, and Chinese Biomedical. Two reviewers independently extracted the data related to the study and participants' characteristics and the cognitive impairment outcomes. Only RCTs meeting the inclusion criteria were used in the present meta-analysis. Eight RCTs with 657 participants in total (age ≥60 years) were included. It is actually 8 for synthetic and 6 in the meta-analysis. The authors calculated the pooled estimates of the random effects of changes in the Mini-Mental State Examination to compare the groups with and without acupoint massage. The merged mean difference (MD) was 1.94 (95% confidence interval, C.I., [1.41-2.47], p < 0.00001) after 3 months of acupoint massage treatment and 3.04 (95% C.I. [2.43-3.64], p < 0.00001) after 6 months of treatment. They also calculated the merged MD of the Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised Chinese version after 6 months of acupoint massage. Visual Reproduction was 2.95 (95% C.I. [1.30-4.60], p = 0.0005), Associate Learning was 1.89 (95% C.I. [1.41-2.37], p < 0.00001), Logical Memory was 2.85 (95% C.I. [2.06-3.63], p < 0.00001), and Digit Span was 3.16 (95% C.I. [2.59-3.73], p < 0.00001). The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions was used to rate the quality of the studies, which was moderate overall. The findings suggested that acupoint massage is an effective intervention for maintaining cognitive functions in older adults.

Application status and hotspots of traditional Chinese medicine nursing skills in elderly patients with constipation

Objective To explore the application status and hotspots of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) skills in elderly patients with constipation. Methods We searched the documents on clinical application of TCM skills in elderly patients with constipation published from 2000 to 2016 based on CNKI data knowledge service platform. The bibliometrics software, Bicomb and gCLUTO 1.0, was used to quantitative study on the documents. Results A total of 899 documents were searched and 46 high-frequency keywords were screened such as nursing and point massage. The research hotspots included Tianshu point-functional constipation, moxibustion-abdominal distension and constipation of thoracolumbar fractures, Shenque point-senile functional constipation, acupuncture-senile thoraco-lumbar constipation of femoral neck fracture, acupoint application and massage as well as seed-embedding at ear points-senile constipation of cardiovascular disease, TCM umbilical therapy-constipation of chemotherapy. Conclusions The number of literature on TCM skills in senile patients with constipation increases year by year with uneven development. The single application of TCM skills is in the majority with acupoint massage for the most. The number of fund-sponsored literature is small. The scientific research level and ability needs to be further improved. Key words: Aged; Constipation; Traditional Chinese medicine skills; Co-word cluster analysis; Research hotspots

Clinical study of abdominal acupoint massage combined with sticking therapy in the treatment of constipation after thoracolumbar fracture

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of massage combined with abdominal acupoint sticking therapy in the treatment of constipation after thoracolumbar fractures. Methods 50 thoracolumbar fracture patients with constipation were selected as the research subjects.According to the computer random grouping, all patients were divided into two groups, 25 cases in each group.The control group received phenolphthalein tablets.The observation group underwent abdominal acupoint massage and sticking therapy treatment.The two groups were treated for a course of 7 days.The clinical curative effect, defecation feeling, stool, defecation frequency and number of vector gas were compared between the two groups. Results After treatment, the proportions of defecation and carefree, laborious and soft, dry in the observation group were 76.00%, 24.00%, 88.00%, 12.00%, respectively, compared with the control group, there were statistically significant differences (χ2=6.65, 6.35, all P<0.01). The total improvement rate after treatment in the observation group was 96.00%, which was significantly higher than 72.00% in the control group(χ2=5.36, P=0.02). After treatment for 48 hours and 72 hours, the frequency of defecation and the number of vector gas times in the observation group were higher than the control group(t=6.22, 22.37, 10.29, 8.97, all P<0.05). Conclusion Abdominal acupoint massage combined with sticking therapy in the treatment of constipation after thoracolumbar fractures has significant clinical effect. Key words: Constipation; Phenolphthalein tablets; Acupoint sticking therapy; Massage; Lumbar vertebrae

Meridian acupoint massage improves functional constipation in women during pregnancy

Meridian acupoint massage improves functional constipation in women during pregnancy

Application of acupoint massage in postpartum hypogalactia in puerpera

To evaluate the effects of acupoint massage for postpartum hypogalactia in puerpera. A total of 60 puerpera of cesarean section were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each one. In the observation group, 2 cases were dropped out. Finally, there were 28 cases in the observation group and 30 cases in the control group. In the control group, the routine nursing after operation in obstetrics department was given, guiding maternal breastfeeding and postpartum health education. In the observation group, on the basis of the treatment as the control group, the corresponding acupoints were selected from the breast related meridians for massage. Acupoint massage was given since the 3rd day after operation, 8:00 am to 9:00 am, once a day, 1 min at one acupoint, continuously for 5 days. The lactation volume, breast filling, galactostasis and milk viscosity were compared in the parturient of the two groups. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups. From the 1st to the 2nd days, the differences were not significant in lactation volume, breast filling and galactostasis score between the two groups (all P>0.05). From the 3rd to 5th days, the lactation volume, breast filling and galactostasis score in the observation group were all lower than those in the control group (all P<0.01). The difference in milk viscosity was not significant in the first 4 days between the two groups (all P>0.05). On the 5th day, the score of milk viscosity in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). The cured rate was 64.3% (18/28) in the observation group, which was better than 13.3% (4/30) in the control group (P<0.05). Massage at the acupoints from the breast related meridians effectively promotes the lactation secretion in puerpera of postpartum hypogalactia and alleviates breast distention.

Clinical observation on Zusanli acupoint massage combined with early feeding to promote postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery of the aged gastrointestinal patients

Objective To explore the clinical effect on Zusanli acupoint massage combined with early feeding to promote postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery of the aged gastrointestinal patients. Methods A total of 100 gastrointestinal surgery patients over 60 years old hospitalized were collected continuously from September 2016 to December 2017.The patients were divided into control group and observation group (50 cases each) by the method of complete random grouping.The control group received conventional nursing, but Zusanli acupoint massage and early sham feeding measures were conducted to observation group based on the conventional nursing.Afterwards, statistical analysis was conducted to the gastrointestinal function recovery index, appetite, abdominal distention degree, postoperative complication and nursing satisfaction of patients in both groups. Results The intestinal sound recovery time, first pass gas time, first defecation time, feeding time and hospital stay of patients in observation group were significantly shorter than those of the control group(P<0.05). The ratios of appetite good and neutral(42.0% and 32.0% )were significantly higher than those of the control group (24.0% and 20.0%)(P<0.05). The ratio that was poor was 26.0%, which was significantly lower than that of the control group(56.0%)(P<0.05). The ratios without abdominal distention or mild were 54.0% and 34.0%, which were significantly higher than those of the control group (40.0% and 22.0%)(P<0.05). The ratios of mild and serious abdominal distention were 12.0% and 0, which were significantly lower than those of the control group(26.0% and 12.0%)(P<0.05). The postoperative complication occurrence rate was 18.0%, which was significantly lower than that of the control group (46.0%)(P<0.05). The nursing complication was 98.0%, which was significantly higher than that of the control group(78.0%)(P<0.05). Conclusions The clinical effect on Zusanli acupoint massage combined with early feeding to promote postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery of the aged gastrointestinal patients is fine, which is worth having clinical promotion. Key words: Zusanli acupoint massage combined with early feeding; Aged patients; Gastrointestinal surgery; Gastrointestinal function recovery; Clinical nursing

Observation on the effect of acupoint sticking combined with massage on the oropharynx functional rehabilitation training of patients with cerebral infaraction

Objective To explore the effect of acupoint massage nursing method on the recovery of cerebral infarction. Methods A total of 86 cases of cerebral infarction convalescence patients with orophary-ngeal nursing problems were randomly selected and were divided into experimental group and control group, 43 cases in each group.The control group was given the routine rehabilitation nursing during the rehabilitation period, while the experimental group was given acupuncture therapy combined with massage rehabilitation training.The assessment of swallowing dysfunction (VFSS) was used to evaluate the swallowing function.The improvement of communication ability of patients was evaluated by CFCP and the changes in the efficiency of the rehabilitation of patients was compared. Results Before intervention, the differences of VFSS and CFCP scores of the two groups were not statistically significant (P>0.05). While after intervention, the VFSS and CFCP scores of the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group, and the effectiveness rate was significantly better than that of the control group.The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupoint sticking combined with massage plays an active role in cerebral infarction rehabilitation training for swallowing functional recovery after cerebral infarction and the improvement of speech function of patients, which improves the quality of life of patients and can effectively improve the level of nursing care. Key words: Acupoint application; Manual massage; Cerebral infarction; Rehabilitation nursing