귀 지압이 수술실 간호사의 근골격계 통증에 미치는 영향

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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of auricular acupressure on musculoskeletal pain and functional disability in activities of daily living among operating room nurses. Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 40 nurses from a university hospital, who were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=20) or a control group (n=20). After one dropout, the remaining 39 participants were included in the final analysis. The experimental group received auricular acupressure once a week for two weeks. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale, and functional disability was assessed using the Korean version of the Oswestry Disability Index. Results: The experimental group showed a significant reduction in NRS pain scores compared to the control group, particularly in the neck, shoulders, hands, wrists, fingers, and lower back. In addition, Korean version of the Oswestry Disability Index scores were significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Auricular acupressure is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for reducing musculoskeletal pain and functional impairment among operating room nurses.

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