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Health Problems in Clinical Nurses as Identified by Auricular Acupuncture Points
- 한국직업건강간호학회
- 한국직업건강간호학회지
- 제28권 제3호
- : KCI등재
- 2019.08
- 148 - 155 (8 pages)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify health problems in clinical nurses through an examination of their auricular acupuncture points. Methods: Data were collected from 90 nurses working in D city. Participants’ ears were photographed and their auricular points were analyzed. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and the x2 test. Results: Musculoskeletal problems were the most severe, followed by problems of the digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems, in that order. Furthermore, the average number of health problems was 5.22, with a range of 4 to 6. Leg/foot pain was the highest reported musculoskeletal problem, followed by shoulder and lumbar/back pain. Gastric ptosis was the highest reported digestive problem, followed by indigestion and hypersensitive colitis. Additionally, among participants with gastric ptosis, lumbar pain was significantly high. Conclusion: The results suggest that further research using an auricular points as a diagnosis and treatment point is necessary to improve the health of nurses.
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