Acupressure Therapy Research Articles

The Effect of Complementary Acupressure Therapy on the Incidence of Nausea and Vomiting After Regional Block Anesthesia (Spinal Anesthesia) in the Recovery Room of the Imelda Buruh Indonesia General Hospital, Medan

Postoperative nausea and vomiting is one of the common side effects of spinal anesthesia. Nausea and vomiting affect patient morbidity such as stress, discomfort, dehydration, prolonging treatment time and increasing treatment costs. This study aims to determine the effect of acupressure therapy on the incidence of nausea and vomiting after spinal anesthesia in the recovery room of the Imelda Labor Indonesia General Hospital, Medan. This type of research is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental research method. Data reports in the province of North Sumatra, there are 25,602 patients undergoing surgery. While at the Umim Labor Indonesia Hospital, Medan, the data on surgical patients as of January-March 2024 amounted to 666 patients, 250 patients were found to have spinal anesthesia. This study was conducted in February - June 2024 at the Imelda Labor Indonesia General Hospital, Medan. A sample of 20 respondents was taken.: The results of the statistical test obtained an α value of 0.000 (α <0.05), thus it was concluded that there was an effect of acupressure therapy on the incidence of nausea and vomiting after spinal anesthesia at the Imelda Labor Indonesia General Hospital, Medan. Based on the characteristics of respondents based on age, they were in the age range of 36-40 years, which was 55%, based on gender, the majority of respondents were women, which was 60%, respondents based on a history of smoking were 65%, the distribution of respondents with a history of nausea and vomiting was 55% and the majority of respondents with an incidence of nausea and vomiting was 60%. The recommendation for this study is that acupressure therapy can be applied in nursing practice so that patients are able to do it independently. For the Imelda Labor Indonesia General Hospital, Medan, it is necessary to carry out a risk scoring of nausea and vomiting in patients before surgery to minimize the incidence of nausea and vomiting after surgery.

Effectiveness of Acupressure Therapy in Reducing Blood Pressure Hypertension sufferers

Hypertension is a disease that causes complications in sufferers, thereby reducing the sufferer's quality of life. Increased blood pressure in hypertension sufferers can be controlled with pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy, one of which is using acupressure therapy. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of providing acupressure therapy in reducing blood pressure for hypertension sufferers in the Bukit Raya Village Sub-district Health Center Work Area, East Lampung. This research design is quantitative analytical with a Quasi-Experimental approach using a one group pretest and posttest design. The results of the research conducted showed that the average systolic blood pressure before acupuncture therapy was 168 with a standard deviation of 26.943. After therapy the average blood pressure value decreased to 122 with a standard deviation of 3.535. Meanwhile, the average diastolic blood pressure before acupressure therapy was 103 with a standard deviation of 11.18. After therapy the average blood pressure value decreased to 71 with a standard deviation of 2.204. Seeing the effectiveness of acupressure therapy in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients, this therapy can be applied as a non-pharmacological treatment for patients who experience high blood pressure. Keywords: Acupressure, blood pressure, hypertension

The Effects of Auricular Acupressure Therapy on Obesity and Sleep in Korean Middle-Aged Women: A Randomized Single-Blind Sham-Controlled Trial.

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of auricular acupressure therapy on obesity and sleep quality in middle-aged Korean women. The single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial included participants aged 40-65years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-34 kg/m2, divided into an experimental group (n=30) and a control group (n=29). The intervention involved 8weeks of auricular acupressure using ear seeds on five acupoints associated with obesity and sleep. Obesity outcomes were assessed using anthropometric indices (body weight, BMI, waist circumference, body fat mass, body fat percentage), while sleep outcomes were evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and actigraphy. Measurements were taken thrice: before the intervention, and at 4 and 8weeks post-intervention start. The experimental group demonstrated a significant reduction in obesity measures and improvement in sleep quality over time compared to the control group. The findings suggest that auricular acupressure may serve as an alternative nursing intervention for managing obesity and improving sleep quality in middle-aged women.

P6 acupressure versus sham acupressure for prevention of intraoperative nausea and vomiting during cesarean delivery under neuraxial anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial

IntroductionIntraoperative and postoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV and PONV) are common during cesarean delivery (CD) with neuraxial anesthesia. Limited information exists on the antiemetic benefit of combined P6 acupoint stimulation with acupressure (P6 acupressure) and pharmacologic antiemetics on preventing IONV and PONV after CD. This study assessed the antiemetic efficacy of P6 acupressure compared to a non-P6 acupoint stimulation with acupressure (sham acupressure) in preventing IONV during CD. MethodsWe performed a randomized double-blinded trial comparing the efficacy of intraprocedural P6 acupressure versus sham acupressure in preventing IONV during CD after following the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology enhanced recovery recommendations. Subjects were instructed to apply additional pressure at the acupressure sites when they perceived nausea. The primary outcome was the incidence of IONV, and the secondary outcome was the need for rescue antiemetic treatment. ResultsNinety-nine P6 acupressure and 100 sham acupressure subjects were studied. There was no difference in the incidence of intraoperative nausea (67%), vomiting (17%), emesis episodes, or the need for rescue antiemetics intraoperatively. There were also no differences in the incidence of PONV and antiemetic treatment from PACU to discharge. At discharge, 70% of respondents reported experiencing nausea, but only 10% reported it affected self-care. Approximately 50% of the patients in both groups were satisfied with acupressure therapy. ConclusionP6 acupressure did not reduce the incidence of IONV or PONV when combined with antiemetic therapy per enhanced recovery recommendations. There does not appear to be sufficient evidence to support using P6 acupressure for IONV prevention.

Efektivitas Penerapan Acupressure terhadap Kualitas Hidup Pasien Selama Hemodialisis: Sistematik Review dan Meta-Analisis

Background: quality of life is an individual's perception of his or her position in life in the context of culture, value systems, and its relationship to life goals, expectations, standards, and other related things.Objective: this study aims to determine the effect of Acupressure in improving the quality of life of hemodialysis patients.Methods: The research used in this study was systematic review and meta-analysis using the PICOT method, by searching through Pubmed, Embese, and Proquest databases, so that as many as 6 articles were obtained that discussed the effectiveness of Acupressure in improving the quality of hemodialysis patients.Results: studies showed that most of the studies revealed that there was an effect of acupressure on improving quality of life in patients with hemodialysis. Acupressure actions such as improving sleep quality, reducing the intensity of pain, depression and anxiety. In conclusion, this acupressure therapy can be useful in improving the quality of life experienced by hemodialysis patients.Clinical implications: The results of this study are an indication of the importance of nonpharmacological therapy in nursing intervention by providing acupresuree to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney failure disease while undergoing hemodialysis and patients can independently intervene as an effort to prevent and self-manage at home so that the patient's quality of life is improved during treatment.Keywords: Acupresuree, Hemodialysis, Quality of Life

Effect of psychological nursing intervention combined with acupressure on postoperative recovery of women after cesarean section.

Psychological intervention nursing (PIN) has been considered to have a curative effect on cesarean section (CS) postoperative recovery. However, the therapeutic mechanisms remain obscure. To explore the effects of PIN combined with acupressure massage on CS postoperative recovery. A retrospective study was conducted on 150 pregnant women admitted to an obstetrics department between January 2020 and January 2023. The control group (CG) received acupressure therapy (n = 73), and the intervention group (IG) received acupressure therapy and PIN therapy (n = 77). Postoperative recovery time was assessed by anal-exhausting, defecation, bed activity, breastfeeding, and hospital stay times. Adverse effects, including infection, bleeding, limb numbness, intrauterine hematoma, urinary retention, and venous thromboembolism, were recorded. the pain visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the degree of pain. Anxiety and depression status were qualitatively assessed using the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), self-rating depression scale (SDS), and Edinburgh postpartum depression scale (EPDS). The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used to compare sleep quality between the groups. The baseline data and SAS, SDS, EPDS, and PSQI scores did not significantly differ before CS (P > 0.05) and neither did complication rates between the two groups after CS (P > 0.05). However, anal-exhausting, defecation, waking up, breastfeeding, and hospitalization times were significantly shorter for participants in the IG than those for participants in the CG (P < 0.05). The VAS, SAS, SDS, EPDS, and PSQI scores of the IG were significantly lower than those of the CG (P < 0.05). PIN, combined with acupressure massage, effectively promotes maternal recovery, reduces post-CS pain, and improves postoperative negative emotions and sleeping quality.

The Effect of Acupressure on Dysmenorhore in Adolescent Women Year 2022

Dysmenorrhea is a problem that women often experience every month and is accompanied by menstrual pain. If dysmenorrhea is not evaluated and treated, it will result in a decrease in academic achievement of 51.4%, limited activity during menstruation 40.9%, absenteeism from class 31.1%, decreased concentration 43.3%, decreased appetite and changes in sleep patterns 42. 7% and withdrawal from the community or relationships 63%. This study aims to determine the effect of acupressure therapy on dysmenorrhea in adolescents. The research method is Quasi Experimental with a group pre-post test design. Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately. The results of the study found a description of the level of dysmenorrhoea pain experienced by respondents before and after acupressure, showing that after acupressure the majority of respondents only felt mild pain (scale 1-3), namely 61.2% of respondents and the rest no longer felt pain (scale 0), namely as many as 35.8% of respondents.

The Impact of Hegu Point (LI4) Acupressure Therapy and Warm Compress on Menstrual Pain (Dysmenorrhea) in Middle School Students

Introduction: Menstruation often leads to disturbances in women, with menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, being a common issue that affects daily activities. Non-pharmacological therapies like acupressure and warm compresses are considered safe and effective in managing dysmenorrhea. This study examines the effect of Hegu Point (LI4) acupressure therapy combined with warm compresses on menstrual pain in students at SMP Wisata Denpasar. Methods: This quantitative study employed a pre-experimental, one-group pre-test, and post-test design. The sample size was 52 students, selected through purposive sampling. The intervention involved applying a warm compress and acupressure at the Hegu point (LI4). Pain levels were measured using an observation sheet for pain scales, and the data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon rank test. Results: After the intervention, menstrual pain significantly decreased. Before the intervention, 57.7% of the students experienced moderate pain. After the intervention, 53.8% reported mild pain. The Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant effect. Conclusion: In students, Hegu Point (LI4) acupressure therapy combined with a warm compress significantly reduces menstrual pain. Healthcare providers should educate students about these non-pharmacological therapies for managing dysmenorrhea.

Effectiveness of Accupressure on Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting in Post Abdominal Surgery Patients A Systematic Review

Surgery is a form of medical therapy that can cause stress because it poses a threat to a person's body, integrity and soul (Mazzotta et al., 2020). The surgical process is also often associated with high treatment costs, infectious complications, perioperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and readmissions (Carmichael et al., 2017). An integrated and continuous nursing care process can make a difference between a negative or positive surgical experience and can influence the client's recovery process (Abeles et al., 2017). Complementary therapy is known as traditional therapy combined in modern medicine. Complementary is the use of traditional therapy into modern medicine (Tóth et al., 2018). Some have been scientifically proven, for example, touch therapy to increase relaxation, reduce pain, reduce anxiety, speed up wound healing, and make a positive contribution to psychoimmunological changes (Niu et al., 2021). So it is necessary to carry out a systematic review of complementary therapies, especially acupressure, which is used to treat complaints of nausea and vomiting in post-abdominal surgery patients to identify the effectiveness of acupressure therapy for post-operative nausea and vomiting in post-abdominal surgery patients. The research design that will be carried out is a systematic review using the PRISMA flow diagram. Researchers used PIO and searched for articles that were in English and published from 2013 to November 2023. The databases used were Proquest, Pubmed, Sage, Clinical Key Nursing, Science Direct and Google Scholar. Researchers use the Covidence tool to carry out the data selection process through to extraction and use the CASP instrument to evaluate research articles. Eight articles were identified and analyzed. Five articles used an RCT design, one article used a Prospective Cohort design, and one article used a semi-experimental design. The sample size of the reported studies ranged from 60 to 227 people conducted in various geographic regions such as Turkey, Iran and China. Acupressure therapy used at several points has been proven to help reduce PONV in post-abdominal surgery patients. Acupressure therapy can reduce PONV complaints in post-abdominal surgery patients.

The Effectiveness of Effleurage Massage Accompanied with Consumption of Young Coconut Water (Cocos Nucifera L) to Relieve Pain Intensity in Women First Stage of Labor at the Madani Clinic, Manado City

Childbirth is a process in which repeated contractions occur, which can cause Pain in the mother in labor. The Pain felt during labor can cause anxiety and fear, which will affect the birthing process. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of a combination of effleurage massage and consumption of young coconut water (Cocos Nucifera L) to reduce the intensity of Pain in mothers in the first stage of labor at the Madani Clinic, Manado City. The research design used was Quasi-Experimental. The population studied was all mothers giving birth in the Madani Clinic Working Area, Manado City. A sample of 13 people was obtained using the accidental sampling technique. The research instrument used was a questionnaire sheet. The research results were then analyzed using Man Whitney. The results of the analysis showed that there was no significant effect between the group given the combination intervention and the control group. Based on the research results, it is hoped that the research area will be able to include clinical midwives in acupressure therapy training, especially for women giving birth, so that it can relieve pain and increase comfort for women giving birth.

Effectiveness of Acupressure for Fatigue Alleviation in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Fatigue, a major health concern among patients receiving hemodialysis, is associated with poor quality of life, negative emotions, and cognitive dysfunction. Acupressure is a low-cost and noninvasive traditional Chinese therapy that has been widely used in community and clinic settings. However, the beneficial effects of acupressure on various aspects of fatigue among these patients have not been systematically investigated. This study was designed to determine the effects of acupressure on fatigue in patients receiving hemodialysis. The moderating influences of bio-sociodemographic characteristics and methodology on the association between acupressure and posthemodialysis fatigue were also examined. Four electronic databases were searched for qualified articles published between database inception and November 2, 2022. Only randomized controlled trials designed to investigate the effects of acupressure on fatigue in patients receiving hemodialysis were qualified for consideration. A random-effects model was used for data analysis. Eight randomized controlled trials with 11 effect sizes and 725 participants were included in this study. In these studies, acupressure was found to have a significantly higher alleviation effect on general fatigue (g = -0.78; 95% confidence interval [-1.09, -0.48]) and the behavioral, emotional, sensory, and cognitive domains of fatigue (g = -0.51, -0.51, -0.72, and -0.41, respectively) among patients receiving hemodialysis than those in the control groups. Furthermore, the stimulation of the Shenmen acupoint was found to increase the effects (p < .01) of acupressure on fatigue reduction significantly. Notably, the use of special equipment to perform the acupressure was not found to significantly improve outcomes (p = .99). Acupressure is effective in alleviating fatigue in patients receiving hemodialysis, particularly when the Shenmen acupoint is used together with other acupoints, and is effective without the application of special equipment. Acupressure may be adopted as a complementary therapy for fatigue alleviation in patients receiving hemodialysis. Based on the findings, healthcare providers should coach patients receiving hemodialysis with fatigue on how to use acupressure therapy appropriately to alleviate this health concern.

The Effect of Three-point Acupressure Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Children Undergoing Dental Procedures.

To evaluate the efficacy of three-point acupressure therapy in decreasing the dental anxiety in children undergoing dental procedures and to introduce acupressure as a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective technique of reducing dental anxiety in children. One hundred and sixty-eight, 8-12 years participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allotted to either group I (three-point acupressure) (n = 84) or group II (control) (n = 84). All children were subjected to a self-report measure of anxiety [Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale (MCDAS)] 30 minutes before starting and after completing the dental treatment. For group I children, acupressure beads were applied on selected three acupoints for approximately 10 minutes and were left adhered in place. After 20 minutes, anxiety scores were recorded for all the children and allotted treatment procedure was initiated. For group II children, the same methodology was followed except for the application of acupressure beads. Frankl behavior (FB) rating scale, pulse rate (PR), and systemic saturation levels of oxygen were also recorded as secondary outcome measures. The data obtained was analyzed statistically using Chi-squared analysis, t-test, repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) along with post hoc Bonferroni test. Significance level was predetermined at p ≤ 0.05. At time frame (TF)-2, significant decrease in anxiety scores was observed in acupressure group irrespective of the treatment procedure, whereas in control group, it increased significantly. PR was also increased in acupressure group and FB scale was improved. In control group, PR increased and behavior was not improved. Between TF-2 and 3, no reduction in anxiety score was observed. The three-point acupressure therapy reduces anxiety in children undergoing dental procedures when compared to nonacupressure group and the difference was statistically significant. Acupressure is a noninvasive stimulation technique applied to acupoints and can be easily administered by a trained pediatric dentist. Sisodia M, Kaur H, Garg N, et al. The Effect of Three-point Acupressure Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Children Undergoing Dental Procedures. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(2):136-142.

Dual Method P6 Acupressure Therapy for Nausea and Vomiting during Early Pregnancy in Indonesia: A Mixed Method Study

INTRODUCTION: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) are not only considered to be a sign of discomfort both culturally and clinically but also seen as potential safety risks for mothers and their unborn children. One of the non-pharmacological complementary therapies was the use of acupressure. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness, safety, and satisfaction of the dual method of P6 acupressure as an intervention in affected pregnant women to reduce NVP and explore the method P6 acupressure perception as the intervention of choice in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A mixed-methods sequential explanatory study was conducted which consisted of two phases: quantitative followed by qualitative. The first phase involved the recruitment of 120 pregnant women with moderate to severe NVP symptoms. Six participants were in the intervention group qualitative phase. RESULTS: The Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis PUQE scores of participants in the intervention group were lower compared to that of the control group after the intervention period (p=&lt;0.01). The PUQE score was found to be reduced in the intervention group of having severe into having mild symptoms. There were no adverse effects reported after the intervention. Majority of the participants were satisfied after using the dual P6 acupressure method (Z=1830). Meanwhile, during the qualitative phase, six themes emerged. CONCLUSION: A dual method of P6 acupressure therapy could be effective, safe, and satisfactory in relieving NVP. Therefore, Maternity care providers may consider using this method as a therapeutic alternative for the management of NVP.

Effectiveness of Acupressure Therapy in Cancer Patients with Constipation

Background: Constipation in cancer patients on chemotherapy is common (31.7%), worsened by medication side effects. Laxatives worsen symptoms, prompting exploration of alternative therapies like acupressure, particularly in pediatric cases. Indonesian National Hospital research assesses acupressure's effectiveness in managing chemotherapy-induced constipation. This study aims to identifying the effectiveness of acupressure therapy in pediatric cancer patients with constipation. Methods: experimental research methods on cancer children with the health problem of constipation. Results: Before receiving acupressure therapy, the average patient had not defecated for 81 hours. Changes occurred after therapy, namely patients experienced defecation an average of 9.2 hours. Conclusions: The changes show that acupressure therapy is very significant in reducing constipation.

Terapi Akupresur pada Pasien Paska CABG

This study aims to determine the effect of acupressure therapy on patients who experience various complaints of nausea, vomiting, pain, sleep disorders, constipation, and anxiety after cardiac surgery. The method used is searching for several sources using Scoping Review using the PRISMA flow diagram, searching for sources from PubMed, EMBASE, Science Direct, and Scopus. The research results showed that ten articles reviewed the effects of acupressure therapy after CABG heart surgery, such as nausea, vomiting, pain, sleep disorders, constipation, and anxiety. In conclusion, acupressure intervention can be applied to reduce various complaints after CABG heart surgery at the Neiguan (PC6), Shenmen (HT7), Fengchi (GB20), Jiache (ST6), Yintang (EX-HN3), Yongquan (KI1), Hegu ( LI4). Keywords: Acupressure, Open Heart Surgery, Cardiac Surgical Procedures

Strategies for boosting breast milk supply in postpartum women: a scoping review

Purpose: This scoping review aims to evaluate the evidence base relating to strategies used to increase breast milk supply in postpartum mothers. Methods: This scoping review adopts the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, which consist of five phases, according to Arksey and O'Malley. They reviewed three databases: Pubmed, Research Rabbits, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion requirements can only be met with full-text, original publications published in English and Indonesian between 2018 and 2022. Results: 30 potentially applicable articles and 10 papers matching the inclusion criteria were found among 644 articles. The four main topics are the impact of soy milk intake, oxytocin massage, breast care, mung bean extract, acupressure treatment, and oxytocin massage and acupressure therapy. Conclusion: The most beneficial therapies for increasing breast milk supply are oxytocin massage and breast care.

Effectiveness of Facial Acupressure and Acupuncture on Musculus Facei

Background: Fatigue on the face can affect the brightness of the face, if the facial muscles function well, the health of the face will be immediately visible. There are many facial care methods currently offered, which can be done with facial acupuncture and acupuncture. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of facial acupressure and acupuncture on the facial muscles, which has never been done before. Methods: Analytical experimental research was divided into two groups, the first group was given facial acupuncture treatment and the second group was given facial acupuncture treatment. The data obtained in the form of facial muscle relaxation is indicated by the disappearance of wrinkles on the face with a score of (1, 2, 3). The dependent variables are facial acupuncture and facial acupuncture. Inclusion criteria were women aged 40 – 50 years, agreed to take part in this study, and had no facial abnormalities. The exclusion criteria are women aged less than 40 years or over 50 years, and there are defects in the facial area. This research will be carried out in May – June 2023 at the Wijaya Surabaya doctor's practice and polyclinic. Results: The results of the study found that 20 minutes of facial acupuncture was useful for relaxing the facial muscles by up to 60%, on the sixth day the face looked brighter and cleaner, while acupuncture therapy on the facial muscles experienced relaxation of up to 60% on the sixth day with 30 minutes. The effectiveness of facial acupressure therapy is 10 minutes faster than acupuncture. Conclusion: Facial acupressure therapy and acupuncture therapy have proven to be effective in relaxing the facial muscles.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Acupressure on Dysmenorrhea among Nursing Students at Shri Vinoba Bhave College of Nursing, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Menstruation is the normal process that occurs in all healthy adult. Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is the pain in the lower abdomen before or during menstruation. India has one of the fastest growing youth populations in the world, with an estimated 190 million adolescents. Girls below 19 years of age comprising 21% of India’s total population. In India 67.2% adolescent girls suffer from dysmenorrhea and 60% of them have disrupted daily routines.The incidence of menstrual pain to women in the world is relatively high on the average of more than 50% in every country.Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate body’s natural self-curative abilities. Acupressure release tension, increases circulation, reduces pain, and develops vibrant health, with a view to this; the study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of acupressure on dysmenorrhea among nursing student at Shri Vinoba Bhave College of Nursing, Silvassa. AIM Aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure on reduction of pain during menstruation among nursing students at Shri Vinoba Bhave College of Nursing, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. METHODOLOGY Quasi experimental, time series non-equivalent control group design with Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 nursing students, 30 experimental and 30 control group. Dysmenorrhea is assessed by WaLIDD scale. Tool was used for data collection were Numerical pain intensity scale, socio-demographic variable, baseline clinical data. Pretest was done before intervention in experimental group and control group. Acupressure therapy was given to experimental group and pain was assessed after 30 min, 60 min, and 120 min in both groups. RESULT Result shown that the mean score (8.10±0.84, 6.88±0.68, 6.49±0.69, 5.82±0.65) of experimental group is apparently lower than the mean score (8±0.83, 4.78±0.52, 3.83±0.47, 3.06±0.49) of control group except for the mean pretest score. The level of pain score status between the different time intervals pre and post observations in experimental group shows that the obtained F Value 207.2968(df=9) and the p value was 0.0001. the p value is &lt;0.05 level of significance so it shows that statistical significance was very high in the experimental group respectively, compare than control group, hence research hypothesis (H1) is accepted and inferred that acupressure therapy is very effective in reducing the pain during menstruation and providing comfort. CONCLUSION Study proved that SP6 acupressure can be used as an effective intervention to decrease menstrual pain. Acupressure is a very effective means of decreasing dysmenorrhea. It can be assumed that applying acupressure with the same intensity for a shorter time is effective in reducing menstrual pain. KEY WORDS Acupressure, dysmenorrhea, complimentary and alternative therapy.

The impact of using acupressure wristband on PC 6 point to reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Background: Pregnancy is a physiological process, during pregnancy physiological and psychological changes or adaptations occur in pregnant women. These changes can cause discomfort, such as nausea and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting usually occur in the first trimester of pregnancy (0-12 weeks of gestation) with a prevalence of almost 80%. Pregnant women with symptoms of nausea and vomiting can experience hyperemesis gravidarum so that their nutritional intake is disrupted. One way to anticipate and treat nausea and vomiting is through acupuncture therapy, but this therapy is often feared because it requires inserting needles. So acupressure therapy is used, which is a complementary therapy that can be applied to pregnant women by applying pressure to acupuncture points to stimulate the central nervous system through the hypothalamus and limbic system thereby balancing hormones. Purpose: To determine the effect of using an acupressure wristband at pericardium point 6 in reducing nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. Method: The type of research used was a pre-post-test experimental design using PC 6 acupuncture points on pregnant women between 6-14 weeks of gestation who experienced nausea and vomiting as many as 30 participants. Research data was collected using the Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea (PUQE) scoring system, which measures the severity of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy within 12 hours. Results: There is a difference in the PUQE scale before and after using the acupressure wristband at point PC 6. Where before the intervention some participants experienced nausea and vomiting in the moderate NVP category (7-12), namely 15 (50.0%) and severe NVP ≥13.13 (43 .3%). However, after intervention for the intensity of nausea and vomiting, the majority of participants were in the mild NVP category ≤6, 14 (46.7%). This shows that using the PC 6 acupuncture wristband can relieve nausea and vomiting experienced by pregnant women. Conclusion: Acupressure wristband are effective in preventing nausea and vomiting experienced by pregnant women.

The Effect of Acupressure Points L14 and SP 6 on Pain Intensity in the First Stage Labor

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of acupressure points L14 and SP6 in reducing the intensity of pain during the first stage of labor at PMB Meita in Sidoarjo. Recognizing the physiological and psychological impacts of labor pain on both mothers and infants, the research seeks to assess the potential of acupressure as a non-pharmacological intervention to alleviate labor pain and enhance maternal well-being during childbirth. Methods: This research adopts a Quasi Experimental Design with a One Group Pre-Post Test Design approach. The study population comprises maternity mothers receiving prenatal care at PMB Meita in Sidoarjo. Accidental sampling is utilized to select a sample of 30 respondents. Data collection involves observing acupressure treatments using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) to measure pain intensity. Univariate analysis, employing frequency distribution, and bivariate analysis, utilizing paired t-test, are conducted to analyze the data. Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that the mean labor pain intensity before administering acupressure points SP6 and L14 was 6.48, which decreased to 3.84 after acupressure treatment. The bivariate analysis demonstrates a significant effect of the SP6 and L14 acupressure technique on reducing labor pain during the active phase I of labor at PMB Meita in Sidoarjo (p–value 0.0001 &lt;0.05), with a mean decrease of 2.64. These results suggest that acupressure therapy holds promise as a complementary intervention for managing labor pain and enhancing maternal comfort during childbirth. Implications of the Research: The research outcomes have implications for midwifery care and maternal health practices, particularly in the context of promoting non-pharmacological pain management strategies during labor. By demonstrating the effectiveness of acupressure in reducing labor pain intensity, the study highlights the importance of integrating complementary therapies into maternity care protocols to improve maternal experiences and outcomes during childbirth. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence of the efficacy of acupressure points L14 and SP6 in alleviating labor pain during the first stage of labor. By employing a quasi-experimental design and utilizing specific assessment tools, the research offers valuable insights into the potential benefits of acupressure therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for pain management in childbirth. The findings underscore the importance of holistic and individualized approaches to maternity care, emphasizing the integration of complementary therapies to enhance maternal well-being and satisfaction during the childbirth process.