Journal article
Acupressure Intervention Program for Older Adults in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Evaluation
Journal of gerontological nursing, Vol.50(1), pp.30-36
01/01/2024
PMID: 38170461
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Abstract
The current study explored participants' experiences and perceptions of receiving acupressure within an Australian aged care context. Participants were older adults living in three residential aged care facilities who had received an acupressure intervention. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a thematic approach. Twelve participants (10 females and two males) were interviewed. Four major themes emerged: Having Better Sleep, Feeling Calm and sure. Participants' perception of the acupressure was positive, as participants found acupressure to be beneficial for the improvement of sleep, mood, and general wellbeing. Participants' overall perception supports the acceptability of acupressure and suggests acupressure may be beneficial for improving sleep, relaxation, and well-being in older adults. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(1), 30-36.]
Details
- Title
- Acupressure Intervention Program for Older Adults in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Evaluation
- Creators
- Nant Thin Thin Hmwe - University of MalayaGraeme Browne - Southern Cross UniversityLyndall Mollart - University of NewcastleViv Allanson - Maroba Caring Communities, Waratah, NSW, AustraliaSally Wai-Chi Chan - Tung Wah Coll, Homantin, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological nursing, Vol.50(1), pp.30-36
- Publisher
- Slack Inc
- Number of pages
- 7
- Grant note
- University of Newcastle Research Scholarship Central; University of Newcastle Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health, and Higher Degree Research Student Support Funds, The University of Newcastle, Australia; University of Newcastle University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research Scholarship; University of Newcastle
- Identifiers
- 991013372622502368
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2024 SLACK Incorporated
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article