'Universitas Islam Indonesia (Islamic University of Indonesia)'
Doi
Abstract
Acupressure to increase muscle strength and range of motion extremities for patients stroke. Decrease in upper extremity function is a frequent complication in patients who experience post-stroke hemiparesis as a result of the weaknesses and limitations of range of motion in the shoulder. Acupressure is useful in improving the function of upper extremity by launching a movement of the flow of qi (vital energy) in the body but not much research that examines the effect of acupressure to improve muscle strength and range of motion of upper extremity in post stroke patients. This study aimed to identify the effect of acupressure on muscle strength and range of motion of upper extremity in stroke patients after hospitalization. This study is a quasi-experimental design with pre-post test approach in 34 respondents (n control = n intervention = 17). Acupressure group were given 10 minutes per time each day for 7 days. There are significant differences in muscle strength and range of motion of upper extremity between the intervention group and control group (p = 0.001 and p = 0.000; α = 0.05). Acupressure is an effective intervention to improve muscle strength and range of motion in patients who experience post-stroke hemiparesis. Recommendations from this finding that nurses need to competent to provide acupressure and modify the standard of nursing care by include acupressure therapy into nursing care of stroke patients who experience upper extremity weakness and range of motion limitations
