Application of Auriculotherapy on Nursing Professional Stress Levels

Analysis of the Application of Different Forms in Auriculotherapy on Nursing Professional Stress Levels

Objectives: Randomized controlled trial aimed to assess stress levels in nursing staff and review the auriculotherapy effectiveness through semi-permanent needles and seeds.

Seventy five participants with average and high scores on the Stress Symptoms List (LSS) were divided in 3 groups (control, needles and seeds).

They were evaluated at the baseline, fourth and eighth sessions and 15-day follow-up and received 8 sessions through Shenmen, Kidney and Brainstem points.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Average and high score by the List of Stress Symptoms
• Voluntary participation in the study
• Availability of time for submission to the sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Medical license or vacation during the period
• Low score of stress