Effects of Gua-Sha Therapy on Breast Engorgement
Chiu JY, Gau ML, Kuo SY, Chang YH, Kuo SC, Tu HC · Journal of Nursing Research · 2010 March
DOI 10.1097/JNR.0b013e3181ce4f8e
Objective
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of two breast care methods, that is, scraping (Gua-Sha) therapy (administered to the experimental group) and traditional breast care (i.e., massage and heating; administered to the control group).
Conclusions
Our findings provided empirical evidence supporting that Gua-Sha therapy may be used as an effective technique in the management of breast engorgement. By using Gua-Sha therapy, nurses can handle breast engorgement problems more effectively in primary care and hence help patients both physically and psychologically.
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