Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

Korean Society of Adult Nursing (한국성인간호학회)
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Impact of a Cryotherapy and Tai Chi Self-help Program on Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome

섬유근통 자조관리 프로그램이 여성 섬유근통 증후군에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Hea-Young (Health Policy Research Institute, Korean Nurses Association) ;
  • Bak, Won-Sook (East West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Choi, Jung-Hyun (Department of Nursing, Namseoul University) ;
  • Lee, Soon-Hee (Department of Nursing, Chungju National University) ;
  • Eom, Ae-Yong (Department of Nursing, Mokpo National University)
  • 이혜영 (대한간호협회 건강정책연구소) ;
  • 박원숙 (경희대학교 동서신의학병원 교육팀) ;
  • 최정현 (남서울대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 이순희 (국립충주대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 엄애용 (목포대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2010.11.14
  • Accepted : 2010.12.11
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a protocol of cryotherapy and Tai Chi on women with Fibrolmyalgia Syndrome. Methods: The study design was a pretest and posttest quasi-experimental, nonrandom assignment. The subjects were 48 outpatients with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia based on the American College of Rheumatology Standards. The setting was a University Medical Center in S city. The protocol was self administered ten times a week, for a two week period resulting in twenty treatments. Results: A protocol of cryotherapy and Tai Chi self-help program showed significant improvement in the fibromyalgia impact as measured by reports of physical impairment, feeing good, number of missed work days, ability to perform work, reports of pain, fatigue, rest, stiffness, anxiety and depression as reported by the comparison group (p<.001). No significant differences between the two regarding in reports of the tender points (p=.062). Conclusion: The results suggested that a protocol of cryotherapy and Tai Chi self-help program may be a promising multidisciplinary strategy for fibromyalgia patients.

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