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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-11-2025
Effectiveness of auricular laser acupuncture on anxiety, stress, sleep quality, fatigue and muscle tension of Psychosocial Care Center professionals: a quasi-experimental pilot study
- Lara Rocha Silva
, - Luana Vieira Toledo ,
- Andreia Guerra Siman ,
- Talita Prado Simão Miranda ,
- Maria Clara Vidgal Santana , [ ... ],
- Caroline de Castro Moura
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffectiveness of auricular laser acupuncture on anxiety, stress, sleep quality, fatigue and muscle tension of Psychosocial Care Center professionals: a quasi-experimental pilot study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2025;78(3):e20240534
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0534
- Lara Rocha Silva ,
- Luana Vieira Toledo ,
- Andreia Guerra Siman ,
- Talita Prado Simão Miranda ,
- Maria Clara Vidgal Santana ,
- Yara Martins Rodrigues ,
- Bruna de Oliveira Alves ,
- Caroline de Castro Moura
Views19See moreABSTRACT
Objectives:
to assess the effectiveness of auricular laser acupuncture in professionals from Psychosocial Care Centers regarding anxiety, stress, sleep quality, fatigue, trapezius muscle tension threshold, satisfaction with treatment and possible adverse reactions.
Methods:
a quasi-experimental pilot study conducted with 24 professionals. Five auricular laser acupuncture sessions were performed. Data were collected at the beginning and end of treatment, and in a period of 15 days after the end (follow-up), analyzed by paired Wilcoxon test.
Results:
auricular laser acupuncture was effective in reducing levels of anxiety, stress, fatigue and improving sleep latency. There was no statistically significant difference in muscle tension threshold. Professionals were satisfied with treatment, and the occurrence of adverse reactions was not significant.
Conclusions:
auricular laser acupuncture triggered positive effects for all variables investigated, except for trapezius muscle tension threshold.
Views19
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffectiveness of auricular laser acupuncture on anxiety, stress, sleep quality, fatigue and muscle tension of Psychosocial Care Center professionals: a quasi-experimental pilot study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2025;78(3):e20240534
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0534
- Lara Rocha Silva ,
- Luana Vieira Toledo ,
- Andreia Guerra Siman ,
- Talita Prado Simão Miranda ,
- Maria Clara Vidgal Santana ,
- Yara Martins Rodrigues ,
- Bruna de Oliveira Alves ,
- Caroline de Castro Moura
Views19See moreABSTRACT
Objectives:
to assess the effectiveness of auricular laser acupuncture in professionals from Psychosocial Care Centers regarding anxiety, stress, sleep quality, fatigue, trapezius muscle tension threshold, satisfaction with treatment and possible adverse reactions.
Methods:
a quasi-experimental pilot study conducted with 24 professionals. Five auricular laser acupuncture sessions were performed. Data were collected at the beginning and end of treatment, and in a period of 15 days after the end (follow-up), analyzed by paired Wilcoxon test.
Results:
auricular laser acupuncture was effective in reducing levels of anxiety, stress, fatigue and improving sleep latency. There was no statistically significant difference in muscle tension threshold. Professionals were satisfied with treatment, and the occurrence of adverse reactions was not significant.
Conclusions:
auricular laser acupuncture triggered positive effects for all variables investigated, except for trapezius muscle tension threshold.
- Lara Rocha Silva
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Pesquisa11-06-2013
Evaluation of ear acupressure on painful shoulder syndrome: case study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2013;66(5):694-701
Abstract
PesquisaEvaluation of ear acupressure on painful shoulder syndrome: case study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2013;66(5):694-701
DOI 10.1590/S0034-71672013000500009
Views11The Painful Shoulder Syndrome (PSS) is defined as pain and functional limitation resulting from impairment of static and dynamic structures of the shoulder, such as ligaments, capsule and muscles. It is one of the most common and disabling of the musculoskeletal system in the general population with prevalence estimated between 15-25%. This study aimed to evaluate the results of auricular acupressure when used as therapy in the treatment of chronic pain secondary to SOD, and the analgesic effect and therapeutic satisfactory and the estimated time of treatment. To obtain the objective was to perform a case study was to intervene with auricular acupressure beads and crystals as an indicator of the outcome questionnaire Penn Shoulder Score (PSS - Brazil). Data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. We conclude that auriculotherapy is an important therapeutic technique, because the study showed an improvement in the total score of the PSS - Brazil at 34.3%.
Keywords:AcupunctureAuriculotherapyComplementary TherapiesNursing DiagnosisPainful Shoulder SyndromeSee moreViews11Abstract
PesquisaEvaluation of ear acupressure on painful shoulder syndrome: case study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2013;66(5):694-701
DOI 10.1590/S0034-71672013000500009
Views11The Painful Shoulder Syndrome (PSS) is defined as pain and functional limitation resulting from impairment of static and dynamic structures of the shoulder, such as ligaments, capsule and muscles. It is one of the most common and disabling of the musculoskeletal system in the general population with prevalence estimated between 15-25%. This study aimed to evaluate the results of auricular acupressure when used as therapy in the treatment of chronic pain secondary to SOD, and the analgesic effect and therapeutic satisfactory and the estimated time of treatment. To obtain the objective was to perform a case study was to intervene with auricular acupressure beads and crystals as an indicator of the outcome questionnaire Penn Shoulder Score (PSS - Brazil). Data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. We conclude that auriculotherapy is an important therapeutic technique, because the study showed an improvement in the total score of the PSS - Brazil at 34.3%.
Keywords:AcupunctureAuriculotherapyComplementary TherapiesNursing DiagnosisPainful Shoulder SyndromeSee more
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