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.
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
Recommended Citation
Chen, I-Hui; Chou, Kuei-Ru; Yuan, Chih-Fen; and Lin, Cheng-Jin, "Acupressure on anxiety in nursing home residents: A randomized-controlled trial" (2018). INRC (Congress). 100.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/100
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.