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Acupressure for insomnia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Dong-Jie Wu1,2, Hai-Cheng Dong3, Tsz-Nga Tang1
1Graduate School, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Medicine
|November 9, 2018
Summary
This systematic review explores acupressure, a low-cost therapy, for improving insomnia. Evidence will be synthesized to assess its effectiveness in enhancing sleep quality and quantity.
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by insufficient sleep quantity or quality.
- Acupressure presents a cost-effective therapeutic option for managing insomnia.
- This systematic review adheres to PROSPERO registration CRD42018104155.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize evidence on the efficacy of acupressure for insomnia.
- To evaluate the impact of acupressure on sleep quality and quantity in individuals with insomnia.
- To provide a comprehensive assessment of acupressure as a potential intervention for insomnia.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of four databases will be conducted from inception to the present.
- Clinical randomized trials investigating acupressure and auricular acupuncture for insomnia will be screened.
- Study screening and data extraction will be performed independently by two researchers, following the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews.
Main Results:
- The review will integrate the latest research findings on acupressure for insomnia.
- Results will be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal following rigorous evaluation.
- The synthesis of evidence will focus on the measurable improvements in insomnia symptoms.
Conclusions:
- This systematic review will offer robust evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupressure in improving insomnia.
- The findings will inform clinical practice and guide future research in sleep medicine.
- Dissemination of results will occur through electronic and print publications.
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