The Effect of Acupressure Applied Before Suturing Procedure in the Emergency Department on Anxiety and Vital Signs

The Effect of Acupressure Applied Before Suturing Procedure in the Emergency Department on Anxiety and Vital Signs

This study suggests that the anxiety experienced by patients during suturing in the emergency department can be reduced with acupressure and offers a research proposal on vital signs.

Problem: During suturing in the emergency department, patients experience high levels of anxiety due to the pain they experience and fear of the procedure. This situation complicates the treatment process, negatively affects the health of patients and creates a difficult situation for healthcare professionals.

Solution Suggestion: Acupressure can be used as a non-invasive, safe and effective method to reduce patients' anxiety. Acupressure reduces pain, provides relaxation and reduces anxiety by increasing the secretion of endorphins in the body.

Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of applying acupressure to patients before suturing in the emergency department on their anxiety levels and vital signs (such as blood pressure, heart rate).

In summary, this research has a significant potential that emergency room nurses can improve patients' quality of life and make treatment processes more effective by using acupressure in patient care.

Key Words: Acupressure, Suturing, Anxiety, Vital Signs, Emergency Department

Inclusion Criteria:

• Suturing is done with local anesthesia,
• Those who are 18 years or older,
• Conscious, oriented and cooperative,
• Able to read and understand Turkish,
• Agreeing to participate in the study,
• Anxiety not diagnosed,
• Not using medication for anxiety,
• No acupressure experience,
• No physical problems that would prevent acupressure application to Ht7 and Li4 points,
• Not pregnant,
• Patients who sign the "Voluntary Informed Consent Form" will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who are under 18 years of age,
• Unconscious, unoriented and uncooperative,
• Cannot read and understand Turkish,
• Those who do not agree to participate in the study,
• -Diagnosed with anxiety,
• -Using medication for anxiety (anxiolytic, antidepressant, antipsychotic, etc.),
• Having previous acupressure experience,
• Having a physical problem that prevents the application of acupressure to Ht7 and Li4 points,
• Pregnant,
• Patients who do not sign the "Voluntary Informed Consent Form" will not be included.