Effect of Timed Strengthening Moxibustion and Nursing on Stroke Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Fang Liu, Xuan Wang, Man Zhao, Qing Qin
Primary Institution: Huanggang Central Hospital, Huanggang, Hubei, China
Hypothesis
Does timed strengthening moxibustion combined with continuous nursing improve symptoms in stroke patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis?
Conclusion
The combination of timed strengthening moxibustion and continuous nursing significantly improves pain, motor function, daily living abilities, and patient satisfaction in stroke patients.
Supporting Evidence
- The visual analogue scale score significantly decreased from 7.21 to 2.58 in the experimental group.
- The upper limb simplified Fugl-Meyer motor function score significantly improved in the experimental group.
- The Barthel index score increased from 4.67 to 10.815 in the experimental group.
- Nursing satisfaction increased from 29.41% to 53.06% in the experimental group.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special type of heat treatment combined with nursing helps stroke patients feel less pain and do daily activities better.
Methodology
This retrospective study involved 60 stroke patients divided into two groups, one receiving standard treatment and the other receiving timed strengthening moxibustion along with nursing care.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the non-randomized design and subjective measures of pain and satisfaction.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and may have biases related to patient selection and treatment adherence.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 40 to 80 years with shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < .01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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