Acupressure in the ICU: a gentle touch to ease pain and anxiety?

This study tested whether acupressure—a technique using finger pressure on specific body points—can improve pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and the sense of nursing presence in intensive care patients. Sixty adults in the ICU were split into three groups: one received real acupressure, one received a fake version (placebo), and one got standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can make ICU stays more comfortable.