Acupressure for reducing mobility disorder in patient with ischaemic stroke

Abstract

56% of people who experience a stroke will experience loss of motor and sensory function, resulting in hemiparesis, hemiplegia, and ataxia. Hemiparesis occurs in 38% of stroke survivors after 5 years, with increased motor function/muscle weakness experienced by 12% in the extremities if they do not receive proper treatment to prevent physical and mental disability. To overcome the impact of impaired physical mobility due to muscle weakness in non-haemorrhagic stroke patients, one non-pharmacological intervention is to apply acupressure techniques at points LR 3, ST 36, and BL 60. The results of providing acupressure intervention at these points show an increase in muscle strength and range of motion (ROM) in non-hemorrhagic stroke patients with impaired physical mobility. With implementing this intervention in Dahlia Room 1, Tidar Regional Hospital, Magelang City, it is hoped that nurses can increase their knowledge and insight in providing nursing care.

Keywords: Acupressure, complementary therapy, ischaemic stroke, mobility disorder, nursing care