원적외선 방사체를 이용한 온열요법이 여고생의 월경곤란증에 미치는 효과

• Published in: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 142 - 149
• Main Authors: 홍연란, Hong, Yeon-Ran
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2011
• ISSN: 2005-3673; 2093-758X

Purpose: The purpose of this study was designed to identify the effects of heat therapy on dysmenorrhea, heat being provided using a far infrared rays heating element. Methods: The research design for the study was a non-equivalent control group quasi- experimental design. Participants were 22 students for the experimental group, and 26 students for the control group. Data were analyzed using SAS WIN 9.1 program. Results: The experimental group had significantly lower mean scores for menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea, and blood pressure than those in the control group. However, no significant differences were found between two groups for pulse, respiration, and temperature. Conclusion: These findings show that thermotherapy was effective for reduction of menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea, and B/P. Therefore, this therapy could be used as a nursing intervention for students with dysmenorrhea.