{"title":"Acupressure suppresses the frequency of enuresis in preschool children: A pilot non-randomized trial","authors":"Sri Lestariningsih , Yoga Tri Wijayanti","doi":"10.1016/j.aimed.2022.06.004","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><span>Enuresis management necessitates both non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches that are safe and effective. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of </span>acupressure<span> on the treatment of enuresis in children.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A total of thirty-two children who suffered from enuresis were recruited and received acupressure was performed by a certified therapist.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There was a significant decrease in the frequency of enuresis in children after being given acupressure therapy compared to before acupressure therapy (<em>p</em> < 0.05).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>It was concluded that acupressure can reduce the frequency of enuresis in children. Acupressure may be an alternative treatment that is safe, inexpensive, and not invasive for enuresis, but further studies are required to confirm results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7343,"journal":{"name":"Advances in integrative medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7000,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Advances in integrative medicine","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212958822000659","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"Medicine","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Background
Enuresis management necessitates both non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches that are safe and effective. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of acupressure on the treatment of enuresis in children.
Methods
A total of thirty-two children who suffered from enuresis were recruited and received acupressure was performed by a certified therapist.
Results
There was a significant decrease in the frequency of enuresis in children after being given acupressure therapy compared to before acupressure therapy (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
It was concluded that acupressure can reduce the frequency of enuresis in children. Acupressure may be an alternative treatment that is safe, inexpensive, and not invasive for enuresis, but further studies are required to confirm results.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.