Clinical observations on curative effect of TCM massage on dyssomnia of infants.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To observe the curative effect of TCM massage on difficulty in falling asleep, waking during night and other sleep disorder of infants.

METHODS:

The 51 outpatients were treated by basic recipe for massage treatment and modified recipe according to syndromes.

RESULTS:

The total Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) score 3.2800 +/- 1.5784 after treatment is lower than 9.2400 +/- 1.4286 before treatment (P < 0.01), there is statistical difference in AIS scores before and after treatment.

CONCLUSION:

TCM massage can remarkably improve sleep condition of infants with dyssomnia.

• Authors: Hong-Ying Dong, Wei Wang
• Journal: Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan (J Tradit Chin Med) Vol. 30 Issue 4 Pg. 299-301 (Dec 2010) ISSN: 0255-2922 [Print] China
• PMID: 21287789 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Dyssomnias (therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Massage
• Treatment Outcome