Effectiveness of Acupressure in Promoting Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Holist Nurs Pract. 2016 Sep-Oct;30(5):283-93. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000165.

Abstract

This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure in promoting sleep quality among adults. Study findings included in the review showed that acupressure significantly improved sleep quality compared with the control group, but no superior effect of acupressure was found compared with sham acupressure.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Acupressure*
  • Humans
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Sleep / physiology*
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / therapy*