Introduction Pain control after a cesarean section remains a challenge for healthcare
professionals. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods can be …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of acupuncture on
postlaparoscopic shoulder pain (PLSP) which is a common side effect in patients …

Abstract Background Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine know that auricular point
acupressure (APP) using vaccaria seeds on the large intestine point (CO7) has a significant …

Objectives. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of practicing acupressure on the
Shenmen and Neiguan acupoints with a view to reduce anxiety and improve the comfort and …

Background: Insufficient pain treatment in the early stages after laparoscopic
cholecystectomy may cause patients to breathe shallowly and quickly because they are …

Abstract Background & Aim: Anxiety is one of the emotional conditions among patients
scheduled for surgery that can result in increasing postoperative pain, increasing analgesic …

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of foot reflexology massage
performed on patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy on pain levels, analgesic use and …

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the adjuvant effects of auricular acupres-sure in
augmenting intravenous patient-controlled analgesia with morphine and droperidol for …

Background and objective Laparoscopic surgery is one of the most commonly performed
surgeries in general surgery, with fewer side effects and rapid recovery. Postoperative …

Methods: This study was a double-blind clinical trial research that was conducted on 150
patients who were candidates for surgery. The samples were selected using convenience …