Ponni, S (2011) A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Su Jok Therapy on Low Back Pain among Women at Vilankurichi, Coimbatore. Masters thesis, K.G. College of Nursing, Coimbatore.
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Abstract
The focus of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of su jok therapy on low back pain among women. The conceptual frame work developed for the study was based on the J.W Kenny’s open system model. An extensive review of literature, professional experience and expert’s guidance helped the investigator to design the methodology. This study was conducted in Vilankurichi, Coimbatore. The populations of the study were considered the women age group between 35-55 years. Pre test and post test control group design was used. Convenience sampling technique was adopted. The sample size was 40, each experimental and control group has 20 sample. The tools used for the study are demographic data, to get general information, modified oswestry low back pain on effectiveness of su jok therapy. The content validity of tool was obtained from various experts from community health department. The ethical aspects of the research was maintained throughout the period, formal permission was obtained from the authority. The collected information was kept confidential. Pilot study was conducted with 10 samples at Vilankurichy village, Coimbatore. Descriptive was used to analyze the frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Inferential statistics was used to determine the relationship, association and differences. In inferential statistics ‘z’ test, paired ‘t’ test and chi square test were used. Su jok therapy was given to the experimental group for 5 days. Where as in control group there was no intervention given. The findings revealed that there was a reduction in the level of low back pain among women. In association of demographic variables with women of experimental group, the findings shows that age, occupation, number of children, type of delivery, age at menopause, history of fall, duration of pain had no significant relationship with low back pain. In association of demographic variables with women of control group, the finding shows that the age, occupation, number of children, type of delivery, age at menopause, history of fall, duration of pain had no significant relationship with level low back pain. The ‘z’ test used to compare the effectiveness of su jok therapy on low back pain between the experimental and control group. It was found that calculated value of ‘z’ is greater than the tabulated value of ‘z’ at 5% level of significance The finding revealed that there was significant difference in reduction of low back pain in experimental group. The paired ‘t’ test was used to determine the effectiveness of su jok therapy on low back pain among experimental group. It was found that the calculated value of ‘t’ is greater than tabulated value of ‘t’. The finding revealed that su jok therapy was effective in reducing low back pain among women of experimental group. The overall experience of conducting this study was satisfying as there was good co-operation from the participants. The participants were satisfied with the intervention they received. The study was a new experience for the investigator. The present study shows that su jok therapy was effective in reducing low back pain among women. RECOMMENDATIONS: The study recommends the following for future research ❖ A similar study can be undertaken on a large sample in different setting. ❖ A comparative study can be conducted to assess the effectiveness of other complimentary therapies on reduction of low back pain. ❖ A longitudinal study can be undertaken to see the long term effect of su jok therapy on low back pain. ❖ A similar study can be conducted among different population.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Effectiveness, Su Jok Therapy, Low Back Pain, Women, Vilankurichi, Coimbatore. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Community Health Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Aug 2020 20:45 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Aug 2020 20:45 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/13019 |
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