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정미영 ( Chung Mi-Young ) - 선문대학교 간호학과
최의순 ( Choi Euy-Soon ) - 가톨릭대학교 간호대학
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to compare the effects of abdominal aroma massage and meridian massage on onstipation
and stress in college women with functional constipation.
Methods: The participants were 38 college women, 18 were in the aroma group and 20 in the meridian group. The aroma massage was given using aroma oil which was a mixture of lemon, lavender, rosemary, and cyprus. The meridian massage was given at 9 accupoints which influence intestinal functions. The treatment was given 5 days a week for 4 weeks. A constipation severity score, weekly defecation frequency, and a stress response score were measured before and every week of 4 weeks of the experiment.
Results: While there was no significant difference between two groups, there was a significant difference within the groups in the constipation severity (aroma group: 1st week, meridian group: except 4th week), defecation frequency (aroma group: 3rd week, meridian group: 2nd and 3rd week), and stress (aroma group: all weeks, meridian group: except 4th week) after different duration of experiment.
Conclusion: Based on these results, both abdominal massages relieved constipation and stress. Resorting to either types of massage will contribute to the reduction of use of stool softeners, suppositories, or enemas.
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KeyWords
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Aromatherapy, Meridians, Massage, Constipation, Stress
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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