Effects of Tuina on the Physical Health among Preschooler with Asthma

• Main Authors: Su Hsiu Ya, 蘇綉雅
• Other Authors: Lee-Ing Tsao
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/77631978831892749110

碩士 === 國立台北護理學院 === 中西醫結合護理研究所 === 95 === ABSTRACT Objectives：The purpose of this study was to evaluate the longitudinal effects, After 4 weeks, 8weeks and 12 weeks, of acupressure at Feishu (UB 13), Pishu (UB 20), Shenshu ( UB 23) and Chiropractic for Preschoolers with Asthma. Methods：The study was conducted in the outpatient service of one local medical clinic. The study design was quasi-experiment study with longitudinal repeated measurement. In experimental group, the caregivers were taught to practice acupressure and Chiropractic for their children, 5 times per weeks/3 weeks/per month, totally 12 weeks. There were two instruments: Pediatric Asthma Symptoms Scales and Caregiver self-perceived Health state of Preschooler with Asthma questionnaires. The intervention effects from the study baseline to a 12-week follow-up were estimated using the Generalized Estimating (GEE) for repeated measures of Pediatric Asthma Symptoms Scales, and using Pair Samples T-test for pre-post test of Caregiver thinks Health state of Preschooler. Results：A total of 21 patients were in the experiment group, while 26 patients in the control group. The Asthma Symptoms degree has significantly decreased in the experiment group after 8 weeks （ß =-2.00 , P=0.03）and 12 weeks（ß =-2.18 , P=0.03）,and health education intervention has significantly increased Caregiver thinks Health state of Preschooler in the experiment group（t =4.23 , P=0.00）. Conclusions：The effects of acupressure provide a good reference of non-invasive nursing intervention and home care for nurses and caregivers of preschooler with Asthma.