The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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The Effect of Using Massage Chair with Acupoint and Meridian Massage Program on Sleep Disorder

경혈 및 경락 안마자극 프로그램이 적용된 안마의자 사용이 수면의 질에 미치는 영향

  • Choi, Su-Ji (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Guk University) ;
  • Kim, Dong-Il (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Guk University)
  • 최수지 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방여성의학과, 동국대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 김동일 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방여성의학과, 동국대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실)
  • Received : 2018.04.25
  • Accepted : 2018.03.16
  • Published : 2018.05.25
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the massage program stimulating the acupuncture points and meridians on the improvement of sleep quality. Methods: 16 subjects suffering from sleep disorders were recruited and the massage program was conducted 3 times a week for a month. VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and KPSQI (Korean Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) were collected through questionnaires, and salivary cortisol concentration test and HRV (Heart Rate Variability) were also used to evaluate the effect. The collected data were analyzed by independent statisticians. Results: VAS and KPSQI values decreased significantly after 4 weeks of massage chair application. There was no significant difference in salivary cortisol concentration and HRV test results. In the group with normal HRV test results and salivary cortisol concentration, the change of VAS and KPSQI values was not significant, while the group with abnormal range showed a statistically significant decrease. Conclusions: The massage chair program stimulating meridians according to Korean medicine theory was effective in improving sleep quality. Massage of acupoints and meridians through a massage chair is expected to be useful as an adjunctive therapy in addition to standard Korean medicine therapy.

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