Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 4
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- Pages.664-673
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- 2008
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
The Effect of Meridian Acupressure on Constipation in the Bed-ridden Aged with Stroke
경혈지압이 뇌졸중 와상노인 환자의 변비완화에 미치는 효과
- Jung, Young-Hoe (HCN, Busan Medical Center) ;
- Jun, Jum-Yi (Department of Nursing, Dongeui University)
- Received : 2008.07.03
- Accepted : 2008.08.21
- Published : 2008.08.31
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of meridian acupressure on constipation in bed-ridden aged inpatients. Methods: The research design was a non-synchronized non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The subjects consisted of 28 bed-ridden aged inpatients. Meridian acupressure was administered to the experimental group at 30 minutes before breakfast every morning for two weeks. Each meridian was pressured for 10 seconds, 10 times. The frequency of defecation and stool form were examined every day. The data was analyzed by the