Table 1.
Impact of Auricular Point Acupressure on Clinical Outcomes of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy.
| Pre-APA (n = 6) | Post-APA (n = 6) | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | % | |
| CIN | |||
| Pain | 5.56 ± 2.44 | 2.00 ± 1.90 | −64* |
| Numbness | 4.20 ± 3.26 | 2.55 ± 2.77 | −39* |
| Tingling | 4.65 ± 3.47 | 2.40 ± 1.91 | −48 |
| Stiffness | 3.60 ± 2.55 | 1.90 ± 1.46 | −47 |
| Physical function | |||
| CIN inference | |||
| Function (WOMAC) | 21.60 ± 13.07 | 17.80 ± 10.92 | −18 |
| QuickDash | 35.00 ± 16.82 | 25.45 ± 8.10 | −27 |
| QST parameter | |||
| MDT plantar | 3.21 ± 0.93 | 2.96 ± 0.92 | −8 |
| MDT dorsal | 3.05 ± 1.14 | 2.10 ± 0.96 | −31 |
| MDT total foot | 3.18 ± 0.97 | 2.77 ± 0.92 | −13 |
| MPT total hand | 2.30 ± 1.37 | 3.13 ± 2.28 | 44 |
| CPM/PPT | 16.39 ± 8.55 | 18.52 ± 11.00 | 13 |
Abbreviations: CIN, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy; CPM, conditional pain modulation; MDT, mechanical detection threshold; MPT, mechanical pain threshold; PPT, pressure pain threshold; QST, quantitative sensory test; QuickDash, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score; SD, standard deviation; WOMAC, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index.
*P < .05.