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IRCT20221002056074N1 IRCT 2022-10-09 Mashhad University of Medical Sciences The Effect of Acupressure on Older Adults Falls Efficacy The Effect of Acupressure on Falls Self-Efficacy in Older Adults: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial 2022-10-07 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/66123 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: The random block method of four AABB, ABAB, BBAA, BABA prepared using the Randomization site will be used to allocate the research units to two groups. Preparation of blocks will be done before the start of sampling. The random sequence will be kept in a sealed envelope until the time of sampling, Blinding description: In this study, two groups of elderly participants who will receive acupressure intervention will be blinded. N/A falling. Intervention 1: Intervention group: The massage receives pressure points in Bai hui, Yin tang, Tai chong and Shen men (respectively on the scalp, between the eyebrows, on the back of the foot and on the wrist). This intervention will be carried out during 4 weeks (12 sessions) and 3 times a week for 11 minutes (8 minutes massage of 4 points + 3 minutes rest between pressure points 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4). Intervention 2: Control group: In sham or unreal acupressure group, massage will be performed on Feng fu, Cheng jiang, Yang lao and Da dun pressure points (back of the neck, on the chin, on the back of the wrist and on the big toe). This intervention will be carried out during 4 weeks (12 sessions) and 3 times a week for 11 minutes (8 minutes massage of 4 points + 3 minutes rest between pressure points 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4). Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Part of the data, such as the information related to the fall self-efficacy score, and part of the research variables, such as osteoporosis, history of falls, smoking, etc., will be shared. When: The access period starts from 1402 To whom: Academic researchers Conditions: Those who need to review the literature and have results and variables similar to this research. Where to obtain: To receive, refer to the postal address mohajerm992@mums.ac.ir. How to obtain: After providing explanations and justifications for receiving the data files, the data will be sent via email. Comments:
public Mahdieh Mohajer
Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Ibne-sina int., Taghiabad sq., Mashhad, Iran
Mashhad Iran (Islamic Republic of) 9137913199 +98 51 3859 1511 mohajerm992@mums.ac.ir Mashhad University of Medical Sciences scientific Maryam Salehian
Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Ibne-sina int., Taghiabad sq., Mashhad, Iran
Mashhad Iran (Islamic Republic of) 9137913199 +98 51 3859 1511 salehianmr@mums.ac.ir Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) Consent to participate in the study 65 years or older A score of 7 and above from the AMT test A score of 19 or more from the FES questionnaire Ability to move independently or with an assistive device (walking aids) The ability to communicate verbally and understand the Persian language 65 years no limit Both Having acute cognitive and mental disorders Having severe vision and hearing impairments Having acute neurological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders that impair movement and balance, vestibular disorders and severe dizziness requiring medical attention, cardiac and respiratory problems, and end-stage disease that may affect participation. Having wounds, fractures and lesions at the place of intervention Having a parallel massage program R29. 6 Tendency to fall because of old age or other unclear health problems Treatment - Other Treatment - Other Intervention group: The massage receives pressure points in Bai hui, Yin tang, Tai chong and Shen men (respectively on the scalp, between the eyebrows, on the back of the foot and on the wrist). This intervention will be carried out during 4 weeks (12 sessions) and 3 times a week for 11 minutes (8 minutes massage of 4 points + 3 minutes rest between pressure points 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4). Control group: In sham or unreal acupressure group, massage will be performed on Feng fu, Cheng jiang, Yang lao and Da dun pressure points (back of the neck, on the chin, on the back of the wrist and on the big toe). This intervention will be carried out during 4 weeks (12 sessions) and 3 times a week for 11 minutes (8 minutes massage of 4 points + 3 minutes rest between pressure points 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4). The falls efficacy scale international (FES-I) score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention in the fourth week. Method of measurement: The falls efficacy scale international (FES-I) questionnaire. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Approved 2022-08-02 Ethics committee of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Ibne-sina int., Taghiabad sq., Mashhad, Iran Mashhad Razavi Khorasan Iran (Islamic Republic of)