The effect of acupressure on constipation symptoms and quality of life among older people: a mixed-methods study

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dc.authoridSaz, Ali/0000-0001-9863-5183
dc.authoridAYDEMIR, TUGBA/0000-0002-2496-5304
dc.contributor.authorAydemir, Tugba
dc.contributor.authorTasci, Sultan
dc.contributor.authorBayraktar, Muhammet
dc.contributor.authorSaz, Ali
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-07T13:32:40Z
dc.date.available2024-11-07T13:32:40Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentNiğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPurposeThis study aims to evaluate the effect of acupressure on constipation symptoms and quality of life in older people.MethodsThe study was a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled, qualitative and quantitative mixed-method study. Individuals in the acupressure group received acupressure for 21 min per day for a total of 12 sessions. The other group received sham acupressure for the same duration. Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS), Constipation Quality of Life Scale (PAC-QOL), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and individual follow-up form were used to evaluate quantitative data, and semi-structured interview form was used to evaluate qualitative data.ResultsA total of 81 participants were randomized to acupressure (n = 41, mean age: 70.56 & PLUSMN; 4.76, 70.7% female) or sham acupressure (n = 40, mean age: 71.17 & PLUSMN; 5.19, 67.5% female). Repeated measurements of the participants showed that CAS scores differed significantly between acupressure applications (p < 0.001). There were also statistically significant differences between the two groups in PAC-QOL and VAS after the application, number of defecations and laxative use (p < 0.001). Compared to the placebo group, the acupressure group had significantly lower mean post-test scores in all constipation rating scales. Qualitative findings from the study also support the quantitative findings.ConclusionFor older people seeking evidence-based alternative therapy, acupressure may be a solution to reduce the constipation symptoms. Future studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm our study findings. Key summary pointsAimThis study aims to evaluate the effect of acupressure on constipation symptoms and quality of life in older people.FindingsIt was observed that the constipation score of the acupressure group were significantly decreased and the difference between the two groups was significant.MessageAcupressure is an effective non-pharmacological approach for the treatment of constipation.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s41999-023-00842-6
dc.identifier.endpage1144
dc.identifier.issn1878-7649
dc.identifier.issn1878-7657
dc.identifier.issue5
dc.identifier.pmid37477804
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85165244514
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.startpage1135
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-023-00842-6
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11480/15551
dc.identifier.volume14
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001035539600002
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.relation.ispartofEuropean Geriatric Medicine
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241106
dc.subjectAcupressure
dc.subjectNursing
dc.subjectConstipation
dc.subjectQuality of life
dc.subjectOlder people
dc.titleThe effect of acupressure on constipation symptoms and quality of life among older people: a mixed-methods study
dc.typeArticle

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