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The Effect of Su-Jok Therapy Applied to the Elderly on Constipation Symptoms and Quality of Life
Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University
Summary
This article discusses the prevalence and health implications of constipation in the elderly population. Health problems increase with age and negatively affect quality of life. Constipation is a common problem in the elderly that severely reduces quality of life and is associated with many factors. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods are used for the management of constipation, but long-term use of pharmacologic treatments may lead to adverse effects. Therefore, non-pharmacologic approaches are gaining more importance. In this context, Su Jok therapy, as an oriental medicine method, is a treatment method that aims to affect various organs of the body by using reflection points on the hands and feet. It is argued that Su Jok therapy can be beneficial in terms of symptom management and improving quality of life, especially in fields such as nursing and midwifery. In Turkey, there are no studies examining the effect of Su Jok therapy on constipation symptoms. This project aims to determine the effect of Su Jok therapy on constipation symptoms and quality of life, and the results are expected to contribute to the development of health services and treatment methods
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-02-01
Completion Date
2025-10-20
Last Updated
2025-02-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Su-jok therapy
Su Jok therapy was developed by South Korean scientist Professor Woo Jae Woo (1942-2010) in 1986. In Korean language, 'Su' means hand and 'Jok' means foot (Friman \& Chelala, 2016; Ivanov 2018; Woo 1987, 1991, 2000, 2002, 2007; Sharma \& Sharma, 2015). In Su Jok therapy, it is argued that there are reflection points of the body in the hands and feet and that these points activate every organ and part of the body like a remote control (Woo 1987, 1991, 2000, 2002, 2007; Şimşek \& Alpar, 2020). Holistic approaches, energy flow and meridians form the basis of Su Jok therapy (Ivanov, 2018; Seth, 2013). Su Jok is an integrated therapy method that includes many tried and trusted methods of oriental medicine (Ponni, 2011; Rodríguez et al., 2018; Seth, 2013). In particular, it is similar in content to practices such as acupuncture and acupressure, which are approaches expressed by the same philosophy (Ivanov 2018; Ponni, 2011; Rodríguez et al., 2018).