The Effectiveness of Auricular Point Compared to Body Point Acupuncture Theraphy on Tension-Type Headache

The Effectiveness of Auricular Point Compared to Body Point Acupuncture Theraphy on Healthcare Workers With Tension-Type Headache in RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of manual acupuncture between 2 types of points in decreasing tension-type headache symptoms of healthcare workers in Dr.Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of manual acupuncture therapy between auricular points and body points in improving tension-type headache symptoms based on a headache diary which is consisting of intensity and frequency of headache days, a short form-36 questionnaire, and an examination of the press pressure threshold on eight pericranial muscles. If the use of auricular points is proven to be superior, then this method will benefit the patient more because it is more efficient and can be used as a protocol for providing therapy to patients with tension-type headache.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthcare workers who work in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital
• Age 18-60 years
• Has an episodic or chronic TTH classification and is in accordance with the diagnostic criteria in the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd edition beta version (ICHD-3beta)
• Headache with VAS score of 10-70 mm
• Willing to participate in research and sign an informed consent
• Willing to follow the research process to completion.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Migraine headaches or secondary headaches
• Long-term (>10 days per month) uninterrupted use of NSAIDs and other analgesia drugs 24 hours before starting acupuncture therapy
• Has contraindications to acupuncture, namely: medical emergencies, pregnancy, history of bleeding disorders (including the use of anticoagulant drugs) obtained from anamnesis history, tumor, or infection at the acupuncture site.
• Ear deformities and earlobe infections
• Fever 38°C
• Have had acupuncture therapy in the last 7 days.