Browsing by Author "Cabioglu, Mehmet Tugrul"

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Acupressure at BL60 and K3 Points Before Heel Lancing in Preterm Infants
(2015) Abbasoglu, Aslihan; Cabioglu, Mehmet Tugrul; Tugcu, Ali Ulas; Ince, Deniz Anuk; Tekindal, Mustafa Agah; Ecevit, Ayse; Tarcan, Aylin; 0000-0002-2232-8117; 0000-0002-4060-7048; 0000-0002-4369-2110; 26242287; ABI-2113-2020; AAJ-4616-2021; U-9270-2018; I-6746-2016
Context: Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing art. In this pain-relieving method, the fingers are used to press key acupuncture points on the skin surface that stimulates the body's regulatory processes. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of acupressure at Kun Lun (UB60) and Taixi (K3) points for pain management in preterrn infants prior to heel lancing for blood collection. Design: This was a prospective, randomized controlled study. Setting: The study setting was the neonatal intensive care unit at Baskent University Hospital in Turkey. Patients: A total of 32 preterm infants between 28 and 36 weeks' gestational age were randomly assigned to one of two groups: an acupressure group (n = 16) or a control group (n = 16). Intervention: In the acupressure group, immediately before the heel prick, acupressure was applied for three minutes at UB60 and K3 points. Main Outcome Measures: A behavioral pain score was determined using the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) scale. Results: There were no significant differences between the groups with respect to gestational age, birth weight, sex, mode of delivery, age at time of procedure, weight at time of procedure, or PIPP score. Mean duration of procedure and mean duration of crying were both shorter in the acupressure group (both P = .001). Conclusions: Applying acupressure at the BL60 and K3 points before heel lancing was associated with shorter procedural time and shorter duration of crying in preterm infants.
A Comparison of Physical Therapy Modalities Versus Acupuncture in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study
(2019) Ozen, Selin; Cosar, Sacide Nur Saracgil; Cabioglu, Mehmet Tugrul; Cetin, Nuri; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7290-8558; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8306-463X; 30620209; ABC-1305-2020; AAF-1085-2021
Objectives: Physical therapy (PT) modalities are used in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Acupuncture is a treatment option often sought after by FMS patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of PT modalities with those of acupuncture on pain, daily function, and quality of life in FMS patients. Design: A comparative effectiveness study. Setting and Subjects: Forty-four female patients between the ages of 18-70 years presenting to Baskent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine with a new diagnosis of FMS according to the American College of Rheumatology, with manifestations of chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain symptoms, normal routine blood tests, and a desire to receive PT or acupuncture were included in the study. Exclusion criteria included the presence of neurologic, inflammatory, endocrinologic, and other chronic diseases, psychiatric illness, use of antidepressants or analgesics, and contraindication to treatment with PT modalities. Interventions: One group (n=22) received 15 sessions of hotpack, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and ultrasound to the tender points of the cervical and upper back regions. The other group (n=22) received 10 sessions of formulated acupuncture aimed at treating pain of the neck, upper, and lower back regions. Outcome measures: Pain, functionality, and quality of life measured using the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) before and after treatment. Results: There was a reduction in all SF-MPQ domains and FIQ scores after treatment in both the PT and acupuncture groups. There was no difference in pre- and post-treatment scores between the two groups. Conclusions: PT modalities and acupuncture can be effectively used in the treatment of FMS. Even though one treatment option was not found to be more beneficial than the other, longer post-treatment follow-up may help determine the superior treatment option.
Laser Acupuncture Before Heel Lancing for Pain Management in Healthy Term Newborns: A Randomised Controlled Trial
(2015) Abbasoglu, Aslihan; Cabioglu, Mehmet Tugrul; Tugcu, Ali Ulas; Yapakci, Ece; Tekindal, Mustafa Agah; Tarcan, Aylin; 0000-0002-4060-7048; 26438556; AIC-4823-2022; ABI-2113-2020; U-9270-2018
Background Healthy term newborns commonly undergo painful procedures during routine follow-up visits. Non-pharmacological strategies have currently become more important than pharmacological analgesic agents in neonatal pain management. Acupuncture is a new non-pharmacological method for preventing pain in newborns. Objective We aimed to investigate the effect of laser acupuncture (LA) at the Yintang point before heel lancing as a non-pharmacological intervention for procedural pain management in infants. MethodsForty-two term newborns, who were undergoing heel lancing between postnatal days 3 to 8 as part of routine neonatal screening, were randomly assigned to the LA group or the oral sucrose group. In the LA group, 2 min before the heel lancing, 0.3 J of energy was applied to the Yintang point using a Laser PREMIO-30 unit for 30 s. In the sucrose group, each infant received 0.5 mL of 24% sucrose orally via syringe 2 min before the heel lancing. Each baby's behaviour was scored using the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS), assessed blinded to group. Results There were no significant differences between the LA and oral sucrose groups with respect to means for gestational week of age at birth, birth weight, actual weight, or Apgar score. Mean procedure time was significantly shorter in the LA group; however, mean crying time was longer and NIPS score was lower compared to the oral sucrose group. Conclusions Our results indicate that 0.3 J of LA at the Yintang point before heel lancing is less effective than oral sucrose for reducing the discomfort of this procedure.
Quantitative Data for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Acupuncture Effectiveness in Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
(2019) Yueksel, Merve; Ayas, Sehri; Cabioglu, Mehmet Tugrul; Yilmaz, Derya; Cabioglu, Cagri; 0000-0002-1903-7132; 0000-0002-5078-6529; 30949223
Aim. To evaluate the effects of acupuncture and transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) applications on the quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) changes and to evaluate their therapeutic effects in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The study included 42 patients with FMS and 21 healthy volunteers. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups (n=21 in each) to undergo either TENS or acupuncture application. In both acupuncture and TENS groups, baseline electroencephalography (EEG) recording was performed for 10min and, then, TENS or acupuncture was performed for 20min, followed by another 10min EEG recording. Baseline qEEG findings of FMS patients in the TENS and acupuncture groups were similar. Delta and theta powers over the frontal region of FMS patients were lower than controls. Theta powers of right posterior region were also lower than controls. In the TENS group, after the treatment, an increase was observed in the alpha power of the left anterior region as well as a decrease in pain scores. In the acupuncture group, an increase was determined in the alpha power of the right and left posterior regions as well as a decrease in pain score after the treatment. The power of low- and moderate-frequency waves on resting EEG was decreased in the patients with FMS. Decreased pain and increased inhibitor activity were found on qEEG after TENS and acupuncture applications. In conclusion, both TENS and acupuncture applications seem to be beneficial in FMS patients.