Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 1
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- Pages.55-64
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- 2008
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
Effect of the Meridian Pressure on the Functions of Upper Extremities and Discomfort of ADLs of Hemiplegic Patients
상지경혈지압이 편마비환자의 상지기능과 일상생활동작 시 불편감에 미치는 효과
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Kim, Jeong-Wha
(College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
- Choi, Sung-Nam (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
- Received : 2007.06.04
- Accepted : 2007.11.25
- Published : 2008.02.28
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of Meridian pressure on the functions of upper extremities and discomfort of ADLs of hemiplegic patients. Methods: The research design was a nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized design. Subjects were 35 hemiplegic patients who were hospitalized at L Oriental Medical Hospital; 18 for the experimental group and 17 for the control group. The experimental group was given meridian pressure for 10 minutes daily for 2 weeks. The data were analyzed by SPSS 12.0 program. The
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