Study findings included in the review showed that acupressure significantly improved sleep quality. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Effectiveness of Acupressure in Promoting Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Abstract Source:

Holist Nurs Pract. 2016 Sep-Oct;30(5):283-93. PMID: 27501211

Abstract Author(s):

Nant Thin Thin Hmwe, Pathmawathi Subramaniam, Li Ping Tan

Article Affiliation:

Nant Thin Thin Hmwe

Abstract:

This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure in promoting sleep quality among adults. Study findings included in the review showed that acupressure significantly improved sleep quality compared with the control group, but no superior effect of acupressure was found compared with sham acupressure.

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Sleep Disorders : CK(1979) : AC(267)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure : CK(1415) : AC(135)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Sleep Disorders

Therapeutic Actions

Acupressure

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