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, Page 1183-1194 PDF (727.58 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.399167 | ||||
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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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