Acupressure to improve sleep quality of older people in residential aged care: a randomised controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep disturbance in older people is an important health issue that is associated with many other health problems. Effective interventions are required to address sleep problems in this group. Acupressure has been suggested as a potential therapeutic technique to improve sleep. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of an acupressure intervention on sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and quality of life among older persons in residential aged care facilities within an Australian context.

Methods/design

This is a randomised controlled trial with two parallel groups in a pre- and post-test study. Study participants will be older people living in residential aged care facilities. They will be assigned to intervention and control groups using computer-gener

SUBMITTER: Hmwe NTT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7183710 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature