The Effect of Acupressure on Procedural Pain, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters During Chest Tube Removal in Open-Heart Surgery Patients: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Study.
Didem Kandemir, Serpil Yüksel, Tuğba Çam Yanık et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized sham-controlled trial investigated the effects of acupressure on procedural pain and anxiety during chest tube removal in 68 open-heart surgery patients. The study found that acupressure significantly reduced pain levels (effect size 0.71, p = .005) and anxiety levels immediately after the procedure (effect size 0.50, p = .045) and 15 minutes post-removal (effect size 0.51, p = .035), with no significant impact on hemodynamic parameters.
Key findings
- Pain levels were significantly lower in the true acupressure group immediately after CTR (effect size 0.71, p = .005).
- Anxiety levels were significantly lower in the true acupressure group immediately after CTR (effect size 0.50, p = .045).
- Anxiety levels remained significantly lower 15 minutes post-removal in the true acupressure group (effect size 0.51, p = .035).
- Acupressure had no significant effect on hemodynamic parameters (p > .05).
Why it matters
Reducing procedural pain and anxiety in patients undergoing chest tube removal can enhance patient comfort and potentially improve recovery outcomes. Acupressure offers a non-pharmacological option for managing these symptoms.