Effectiveness Of Acupressure In Reduction Of Pain And Anxiety Among Women With Modified Radical Mastectomy
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
background: Acupressure is helpful and powerful technique used to reduce postoperative pain and anxiety through stimulation of the blood circulation and secretion of neurotransmitters. That providing comfort post mastectomy treatment for women with breast cancer. This study aimed to assess the effect of acupressure in reduction of pain and anxiety among women with modified radical mastectomy. Setting at Zagazig University Hospitals. Material and Method: a quasi-experimental (pre and posttest design). A purposive sample of total 134 study participants, 67 in experimental and 67 in control group based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection questionnaire were prepared with extensive review of previous literatures. Data collection through three tools includes, interviewing questionnaire sheet, postoperative anxiety assessment scale, postoperative pain assessment scale. Result: a highly statistical difference was indicated between both study and control groups regarding the level of pain and anxiety. Conclusion: Acupressure reduces level of pain and anxiety among women with modified radical mastectomy.
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Eman Elsayed Hussein, Howida Kameel Zatoon, Shadia Fathy Mahmoud
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