July 23, 2024Open Access

Observation on the Nursing Effect of Ginger Moxibustion on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients with Heart Failure Due to Yang Qi Deficiency

YWYijing WangShandong University of Technology

Key Points

Ginger moxibustion significantly improves gastrointestinal symptom scores in patients with heart failure due to yang qi deficiency.
Statistical analysis shows that Group I had lower psychological scores compared to Group II, indicating improved mental health post-treatment.
Randomized trial comparing ginger moxibustion with conventional care demonstrates better nursing outcomes for digestive health and psychological well-being in heart failure patients over one year period at a hospital setting with N=86 patients confirmed between January 2023 and January 2024. Ginger moxibustion could enhance nursing protocols for heart failure patients experiencing gastrointestinal issues, indicating a need for broader adoption in clinical settings.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the nursing measures and effects of ginger moxibustion in the treatment of heart failure (yang qi deficiency type) with gastrointestinal symptoms. Methods: 86 patients with heart failure (yang qi deficiency type) accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms who were admitted to the hospital between January 2023 and January 2024 were selected and divided into 43 cases in each group by random number table grouping; Group I implemented integrated care, while Group II adopted conventional care. The indicators of care were compared between the two groups. Results: After the nursing care, the digestive symptom scores of Group I were lower than those of Group II, and the psychological scores were lower than those of Group II (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Ginger moxibustion can improve gastrointestinal symptoms and enhance the psychological health of patients with heart failure (yang qi deficiency type) with gastrointestinal symptoms.

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