Integrative Cancer Therapies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 23

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Background: Among leukemia patients, sleep disruptions are prevalent and can profoundly affect their overall quality of life. Acupressure foot reflexology, modalities rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, have garnered attention for potential to address disturbances mitigate associated symptoms. Methods: This research utilized a randomized controlled trial with pretest-posttest design involving 102 patients admitted Imam Khomeini Hospital Urmia. Participants were randomly allocated 3 groups: acupressure (n = 34), reflexology or control 34). Prior the intervention, completed demographic survey Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) baseline assessments. involved stimulation SP6 point twice daily 10 minutes over 4 weeks, while entailed 10-minute sessions sweet almond oil on soles same duration. The group received standard care without additional interventions. Following 4-week intervention period, post-intervention evaluations conducted using identical measurement tools. Results: findings underscored efficacy both significantly improving within groups ( P < .001). Initially, there no notable differences among > .05). Subsequently, pairwise comparisons adjusted Bonferroni corrections revealed significant disparities between compared However, analysis indicated statistically variance enhancing Conclusion: study demonstrates that interventions enhance individuals leukemia. These support effectiveness these complementary modalities, offering targeted relief relaxation. While non-invasive therapies show promise well-being, further is needed confirm expand upon results due limitations.

Язык: Английский