Effect of hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention on the symptoms’ severity of carpal tunnel syndrome among elderly patients
Ali Mohamed, A., Saleh Hassan, S., Mohammed Amein, N., Awadin Ali, L., Abdel Aziz Omar, A. (2024). Effect of hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention on the symptoms’ severity of carpal tunnel syndrome among elderly patients. EKB Journal Management System, 15(4), 1183-1194. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.399167
Aml Ali Mohamed; Sabah Saleh Hassan; Naglaa Mohammed Amein; Laila Awadin Ali; Alzahraa Abdel Aziz Omar. "Effect of hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention on the symptoms’ severity of carpal tunnel syndrome among elderly patients". EKB Journal Management System, 15, 4, 2024, 1183-1194. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.399167
Ali Mohamed, A., Saleh Hassan, S., Mohammed Amein, N., Awadin Ali, L., Abdel Aziz Omar, A. (2024). 'Effect of hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention on the symptoms’ severity of carpal tunnel syndrome among elderly patients', EKB Journal Management System, 15(4), pp. 1183-1194. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.399167
Ali Mohamed, A., Saleh Hassan, S., Mohammed Amein, N., Awadin Ali, L., Abdel Aziz Omar, A. Effect of hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention on the symptoms’ severity of carpal tunnel syndrome among elderly patients. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 15(4): 1183-1194. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.399167

Effect of hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention on the symptoms’ severity of carpal tunnel syndrome among elderly patients

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 15, Issue 4, December 2024, Pages 1183-1194    PDF (727.58 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.399167
Authors
Aml Ali Mohamed1; Sabah Saleh Hassan2; Naglaa Mohammed Amein3; Laila Awadin Ali4; Alzahraa Abdel Aziz Omar2
1Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.
2Assistant Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
3Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
4Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni Suef University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: The everyday lives of the elderly are significantly impacted by carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercise and mindfulness techniques are two non-pharmacological methods used to reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention on the symptoms’ severity of carpal tunnel syndrome among elderly patients. Design: A quasi-experimental research design. Sample: purposive sample of 90 elderly patients. Setting: This study was carried out at the physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit in Minia University Hospital, Egypt. Methods: Three tools were used for collecting data namely, A structured interviewing Questionnaire, Boston carpal tunnel syndrome Questionnaire, and Five facet mindfulness questionnaires Result: There was a high statistical improvement in symptoms severity, function status, and mindfulness condition on combined hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention group more than other groups. Conclusion: the combined hand exercise and mindfulness stress reduction intervention had more effect on reducing the symptoms severity among elderly people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Recommendation: Increase patient's awareness regarding the effectiveness of hand exercises and mindfulness techniques through effective teaching media such as videos, role play, and demonstration.
Keywords
carpal tunnel syndrome; elderly hand exercise& mindfulness stress reduction intervention
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