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Auriculotherapy As a Means of Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial: Auriculotherapy in Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy Publisher Pubmed



Negarandeh R1 ; Eghbali M2, 3 ; Janani L4 ; Dastaran F1 ; Saatchi K5
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  1. 1. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Nursing،, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Student Research Committee, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Inspector and Instructor Association of Acupuncture, Tehran, Iran

Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Published:2020


Abstract

Introduction: This study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of auriculotherapy on managing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 128 pregnant women suffering from nausea and vomiting were selected and assigned to study groups. The data were collected using demographic information and Rhodes’ questionnaires and analyzed in SPSS v.22. Results: After intervention, the average nausea score of the Rhodes index declined significantly in patients in the intervention group (p < 0.001).However, there was no significant (p = 0.305) difference between the two groups regarding vomiting. The results of the repeated measures showed that interventions had a significant effect on the total score of the questionnaire and also the scores regarding nausea (p < 0.04). Conclusion: The appropriate use of effective points on ears to control nausea and vomiting as a non-medicine and complementary treatment can alleviate nausea among pregnant women. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd
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