Using Auricular Acupressure to Improve Sleep Quality in Nurses
Effect of Auricular Acupressure on Improving Sleep Quality in Nurses
NA · Mackay Memorial Hospital · NCT06833710
This study tests if auricular acupressure can help nurses who struggle with sleep due to their busy schedules get better rest.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mackay Memorial Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06833710 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of auricular acupressure on sleep quality among nursing staff who experience sleep deprivation due to their demanding work schedules. A quasi-experimental design is employed, where eligible nurses with a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale score of 5 or higher are assigned to either an experimental group receiving auricular acupressure or a control group with no intervention. The intervention involves applying seeds to specific acupoints on the ears and stimulating them daily. Sleep quality is assessed at baseline and again at four and eight weeks post-intervention using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nurses aged 18 and older who score 5 or higher on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale.
Not a fit: Patients with mental illnesses or skin conditions around the ears may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance sleep quality for nurses, leading to improved work performance and patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with auricular acupressure for improving sleep quality, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 2. Nurses whose score on Pittsburgh Scale is greater than 5. 3. Those who are conscious, can communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese, and answer the questionnaires in writing or orally, agree to participate in this study and sign the subject consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. People with mental illness 2. infection or skin breakouts around the ears
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Taiwan Presbyterian Church Mackay Medical Foundation Mackay Memorial Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liu-Ya Wu
- Email: yy.d528@mmh.org.tw
- Phone: 25433535
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Auricular Acupressure 、Nurses、Sleep Quality, Auricular Acupressure, Nurses, Sleep Quality