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The Effect of Acupressure on Patients Receiving Brachytherapy
Sponsor: Selcuk University
Summary
This study aimed to use acupressure to reduce anxiety in gynecologic cancer patients receiving brachytherapy. It was also aimed to investigate the effects of acupressure on anxiety, pain, and vital signs.
Official title: "The Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety, Pain and Vital Signs in Gynecological Cancer Patients Receiving Brachytherapy: A Randomized Controlled Study"
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-08-28
Completion Date
2024-10-10
Last Updated
2024-08-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
The group to which Acupressure will be applied in each fraction
Acupressure application protocol will be started after patient information. This process is planned to take 30 minutes.Before the application, approximately 20 seconds of warming and rubbing without direct pressure on the acupressure points will be performed to reduce tissue sensitivity and prepare the points for acupressure. Subsequently, the researcher will apply pressure with the thumb on the predetermined acupressure points, considering the individual's pain threshold, with 10 seconds of pressure followed by two seconds of relaxation without lifting the finger, in consecutive presses following the rhythm of breathing. A digital clock (belonging to the researcher) will be used to determine the duration of the acupressure application.
Locations (1)
ülkü Saygili Düzova
Selçuklu, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)