ArticleIntegrative cancer therapies2018
The Effect of Acupressure on Pain in Cancer Patients With Bone Metastasis: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.
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- Integrative Management of Cancer Pain: A Scoping Review of the Literature.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- Comparison between Hugo point acupressure and vapocoolant spray on pain intensity during needle insertion into arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Comparing the Effect of Acupressure at the Spleen-10 (Medical acupuncture · 2022Article
- Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Acupressure on Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
- Statistical Concerns About Acupressure on Pain in Cancer Patients With Bone Metastasis Trial.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
- Effect of Acupressure on Pain and Sleep Quality of Patients with Cancer after Undergoing Surgery Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
- Response to "Statistical Concerns About Acupressure on Pain in Cancer Patients With Bone Metastasis Trial".Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPain is a serious and common problem in bone metastases. For this purpose, complementary and supportive practices are also applied along with medical treatment. This study was conducted for the purpose of evaluating the effect of acupressure on pain in cancer patients with bone metastasis.
methodsThe study was conducted in a nonrandomized controlled trial with patients who applied to the radiotherapy unit of an oncology hospital. The data of the study were collected by using a questionnaire and the Visual Analog Scale. A total of 8 acupressure sessions, which lasted for approximately 10 minutes each (with warming and acupressure periods), was applied to the intervention group. The data were analyzed by using χ
resultsIt was determined that the pain mean score of the intervention group was 7.6 ± 1.9 before the acupressure and decreased to 6.8 ± 1.9 after the acupressure and this result was statistically significant. On the other hand, no significant difference was determined in the pain mean score of the control group.
conclusionsAcupressure is applicable for cancer patients with bone metastasis by nursing staff after receiving brief training and may make a difference in relieving pain of the patients. Further well-designed trials should be conducted.
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