Auriculotherapy in relieving symptoms of constipation and improving quality of life for the elderly: a pilot project.
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چکیده
1. Auriculotherapy was effective in relieving the symptoms of constipation and improving quality of life for elderly people. 2. Auriculotherapy had a significant time effect in relieving symptoms of constipation, a greater reduction in scores for symptoms of constipation and quality of life, and an increased number of bowel movements per week, compared with controls. 3. The methodology of this pilot project was appropriate for future studies on the effects of auriculotherapy for managing constipation in elderly people.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi
دوره 18 Suppl 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012