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[Application of acupressure in nursing practice]
1School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, No. 259 Wen-Hwa 1st Road, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan, ROC. shmaa@mail.cgu.edu.tw
Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|August 10, 2005
Summary
Acupressure offers a non-invasive, accessible nursing intervention for comfort, pain, and symptom management. This technique empowers patients in holistic self-care, reducing reliance on clinic visits.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Nursing Practice
Context:
- Growing trend of nurses incorporating complementary therapies.
- Need for accessible, non-pharmacological interventions in patient care.
Purpose:
- To introduce acupressure as a nursing intervention.
- To explain the application and benefits of acupressure in nursing practice.
Summary:
- Acupressure is presented as a viable nursing intervention for comfort, pain, and symptom management.
- Advantages include being non-invasive, free, and easy to learn.
- It facilitates holistic self-treatment, reducing patient dependence on healthcare facilities.
Impact:
- Enhances patient care through comprehensive, holistic approaches.
- Empowers patients with self-management techniques for home use.
- Offers a cost-effective and accessible complementary therapy option.