Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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Effects of a Qi Massage Program on the Physio-psychological State of Industrial Employees with Hypertension

기마사지요법이 고혈압 환자의 생리·심리적 상태에 미치는 효과

  • Han, Yoon Ju (Graduate Medical School, Chosun University) ;
  • Kang, Kyung Sook (Department of Nursing, Nambu University.Community Health Center)
  • 한윤주 (조선대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 강경숙 (남부대학교 간호학과.지역사회건강증진센터)
  • Received : 2013.11.25
  • Accepted : 2014.10.29
  • Published : 2014.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to identify the physio-psychological effects of applying a qi massage program as an independent complementary intervention for employees with hypertension in a workplace. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed using a nonequivalent control group with pre- and post-tests. The study was performed from August 18 to October 10, 2008 on hypertensive employees being treated with a qi massage program in a company. The control group was recruited first to prevent treatment diffusion. The experimental group was subsequently recruited and received individual treatment for 30 minutes. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS16.0 version. ${\chi}^2$-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon signed ranks test, Fisher's exact test and paired t-test were implemented in order to examine the effects of individual intervention on patients who are treated with the qi massage program. Results: The experimental group showed a greater improvement in systolic blood pressure, diastolic pressure, stress, and quality of life than did the control group. Conclusion: A qi massage program may be implemented as a complementary intervention to effectively treat hypertensive persons.

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