Research Article

Auricular Point Acupressure to Manage Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Table 3

Adverse effects of APA treatmenta.

1st Week  
( )
2nd Week  
( )
3rd Week  
( )
4th Week  
( )

Pain2 (5.4)1 (2.7)2 (5.4)2 (5.4)
Discomfort1 (2.7)1 (2.7)2 (5.4)1 (2.7)
Itching4 (10.8)7 (18.9)7 (18.9)4 (10.8)
Pressure2 (5.4)1 (2.7)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Burning1 (2.7)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Numbness0 (0.0)1 (2.7)1 (2.7)1 (2.7)
Tenderness3 (8.1)2 (5.4)1 (2.7)1 (2.7)
Soreness2 (5.4)2 (5.4)2 (5.4)1 (2.7)
Tingling1 (2.7)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Skin irritation0 (0.0)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)1 (2.7)

Values are presented as number ( ) and percentage ( ).