Abstract

A high prevalence rate of psychological distress among institutionalized elderly has been reported and is associated with a decreased quality of life. Acupressure may be considered as an alternative therapy for improving psychological distress among nursing home residents.

Author Details

I-Hui Chen, PhD, RN, Master Program of Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Kuei-Ru Chou, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Chih-Fen Yuan, PhD, RN, Yuanli Lee's General Hospital, Lee's Medical Corporation, Miaoli County, Taiwan; Cheng-Jin Lin, MS, Master Program of Long-Term Care, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Theta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Acupressure, Anxiety, Nursing Home

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Acupressure on anxiety in nursing home residents: A randomized-controlled trial

Melbourne, Australia

A high prevalence rate of psychological distress among institutionalized elderly has been reported and is associated with a decreased quality of life. Acupressure may be considered as an alternative therapy for improving psychological distress among nursing home residents.