Hand acupressure may ease nurse burnout, small study finds
NCT ID NCT06946888
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested whether self-acupressure on two hand points (Shenmen and Neiguan) could reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout in 160 nurses. Nurses in the acupressure group pressed these points for about 2 minutes twice daily for two weeks. The study measured their symptoms weekly for two months to see if the simple technique made a difference.
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Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Zuoying District, 813414, Taiwan
What this could mean
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Active substance
self-acupressure (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer nurses a simple, drug-free way to reduce stress and burnout at work.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo. The effect may not last or apply to other groups.
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