Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety, Pain and Vital Signs in Individuals Diagnosed With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study aims to examine the effect of acupressure on physiological parameters and anxiety levels in individuals diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). H1-1: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on the level of anxiety. H1-2: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on blood pressure. H1-3: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on heart rate. H1-4: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on respiratory rate. H1-5: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on the pain level. H1-6: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on cortisol levels.
• Volunteer to participate in the study,
‣ Those aged 18 and over
⁃ Able to speak Turkish
⁃ Diagnosed with ACS for the first time
⁃ Cardiopulmonary resuscitation not applied
⁃ No orientation problems (those who score 15 on the Glasgow Coma Scale)
⁃ Not diagnosed with psychiatric disease
⁃ No amputation, fistula, lymphedema, neuropathy or hemiplegia in any of the Upper Extremities
⁃ Those who underwent femoral intervention for CAG procedure
⁃ Those who have not used any integrative practices based on pressure and stimulation such as acupressure, acupuncture and reflexology in the last month.
⁃ Vital signs (28) are within normal range:
∙ Blood pressure: 90/60-120/80 mmHg Heart rate: 60-100 min Respiratory rate: 12-18 min