Document Type : Original Article
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Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life style institute, Nursing Faculty Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Faculty of Nursing & Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Health Research Center, Lifestyle Research Institute, Baqiyatullah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Master's student in Internal Surgery Nursing, Student Research Committee, Baqiyatullah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
10.22038/ijogi.2024.80001.6094
Abstract
Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, which reduces the quality of life and causes depression. The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effect of acupressure and aromatherapy on depression and quality of life of breast cancer patients.
Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 96 women with breast cancer referred to the clinic or chemotherapy department in two hospitals were randomly assigned to three groups of aromatherapy, acupressure and control. The data collection tool was the EROTIC QLQ-BR23 standard questionnaire for assessing the quality of life in breast cancer patients and Beck's depression questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS 21 and related statistical tests.
Findings: Aromatherapy and acupressure improved the quality of life and symptoms and performance and decreased the average depression score in patients with breast cancer in both aromatherapy and acupressure intervention groups.
Conclusion: Acupressure and aromatherapy can be used as a complementary treatment to reduce symptoms in cancer patients due to low cost, safety and simplicity. The results of the present research can be used in various fields, including education, clinical services and medical research to improve the quality of care for patients with breast cancer to improve the quality of life and reduce their pain and suffering as well as improve the complications.
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