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THE EFFECT OF SU-JOK THERAPY APPLIED TO INTENSİVE CARE PATIENTS UNDER MECHANICVENTILATION SUPPORT
Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University
Summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of Su Jok Therapy, applied to patients receiving mechanical ventilation support in the intensive care unit, on pain and physiological parameters.
Official title: THE EFFECT OF SU-JOK THERAPY APPLIED TO INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS UNDER MECHANICAL VENTILATION SUPPORT ON PAIN AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-03-01
Completion Date
2025-11-01
Last Updated
2026-06-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
su jok therapy group
In the intervention group, the reflex zones on the hands were identified with a probe. Buckwheat seeds were fixed to these areas with adhesive tape and massaged. The seeds remained in place for 4 hours. After 2 hours, these areas were stimulated with a 1-2 minute massage. Measurements were recorded on a data collection form. The application was carried out for 3 days.
Placebo Group
In the placebo group, reflex zones on the hand were identified using a probe. Buckwheat seeds were fixed to a different area near these zones with a seed patch and massaged. The seeds remained in place for 4 hours. After 2 hours, these areas were stimulated with a 1-2 minute massage. Measurements were recorded on a data collection form. The application was carried out for 3 days.
Locations (1)
Kahramanmaraş
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)