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Objective To study effect of TCM-based syndrome differentiation combined with diet nursing and point massage on insomnia.Methods Five hundred and twelve patients with insomnia were randomized into control group(n=85)and intervention group (n=67).The patients in both groups received treatment by TCM-based syndrome differentiation.Besides,the control group was given conventional nursing while those in the intervention group received diet nursing and point massage.The two groups were compared in three months in terms of sleep quality and curative effect.Results In comparisons of sleep quality index,the two groups both had statistically significant improvements respectively(both P<0.05).In terms of time to sleep, duration of sleep an sleep efficacy and Pittsburg sleep quality index,the intervention group scored significantly lower than the control group(all P<0.05).In terms of curative effect,the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The method of TCM-based syndrome differentiation combined with diet nursing and point massage is effective in improving the sleep quality of those with insomnia.
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Objective To explore the effectiveness of TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine)care on community patients with lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion(LIDP). Methods 80 patients with LIDP were randomly allocated to the control group and the experimental group with 40 in each one. Differentiated TCM care was applied to the experimental group, which included diet modification, environment adjustment,emotion conciliation, function improvement activities and massage. The control group was applied with routine care in community context. The treatment effect between the two groups was compared. Results The experimental group showed better consequences and life quality than the control group, the differences were statistically significant. The physical and functional condition was also better than the control group. Conclusions TCM care is applicable in community patients with LIDP, and it has significantly positive effects on rehabilitation and life quality of these patients.