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2024-10-26 @ 3:40 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:40 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06600971
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-09-10
Brief Title:
The Effect of Self Acupressure in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Self Acupressure on Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Patients with MS use non-pharmacological methods as well as pharmacological methods in the treatment of their symptoms Acupuncture acupressure aquatherapy reflexology and aromatherapy are also complementary and integrated methods frequently used in patients with MS Integrated methods which have an important place in independent nursing practices have been preferred in nursing practices in recent years due to their safety ease of application and minimal side effects In addition acupressure application is included in the Nursing Interventions Classification and is a method that increases the independent functions of the nurse and improves patient-nurse interaction
Detailed Description:
In addition to pharmacological methods patients with MS also use non-pharmacological methods in the treatment of the symptoms they experience Acupuncture acupressure aquatherapy reflexology and aromatherapy are also complementary and integrated methods frequently used in MS Integrated methods which have an important place in independent nursing practices have been preferred in nursing practices in recent years due to their safety ease of application and minimal side effects In addition acupressure application is included in the Nursing Interventions Classification NIC and is a method that increases the independent functions of the nurse and improves patient-nurse interaction In addition it is reported that acupressure which is used in symptom control should be used in care plans by nurses because it is one of the integrated methods Acupressure one of the integrated treatment methods used for many years can be applied to increase sleep quality and reduce fatigue levels Acupressure is a massage technique based on the principle of applying pressure to specific points on the body using hands fingers and stimulator tools It has been determined that acupressure which is reported to be applied safely by nurses in the literature is effective in controlling fatigue pain sleep quality depression anxiety quality of life and stress levels of patients with MS Therefore nurses should be able to apply integrated methods in the management of symptoms experienced by patients with MS in cooperation with other members of the healthcare team and inform patients about these methods It is believed that the results of the study to be conducted on this subject will contribute to nursing interventions in the symptom management of MS
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None