The effect of AA with vaccaria seeds in improving the constipation-related quality of life
itching, constipation
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The results of this study showed, similar to PAC-SYM results, that participants in AA group had significantly lower PAC-QOL and Physical discomforts, Psychosocial discomforts, Worries and concerns, and Satisfaction scores. Therefore, AA with vaccaria seeds is a promising intervention in improving the quality of life and its various dimensions, including the reduction of physical, psychosocial discomforts and increased satisfaction with treatment among the older people in RCH. The results of the follow-up period showed that AA with vaccaria seeds has significant long-term effects in improving the quality of life and also, showed that AA can reduce worries and concerns related to constipation for a longer period and AA can lead to increased satisfaction of patients. But it did not have a significant effect on Physical and Psychosocial discomforts, which is probably due to the short duration of the intervention. According to the results, the hypothesis of the research about the effect of AA on the constipation-related quality of life among the older people in RCH is accepted.Similar to these results, the study of Li et al. (2014) reported an improvement in quality of life after receiving AA with magnet pellets for 10 days on the older people living in RCH, and also a significant improvement in satisfaction subscale, was observed among participants who received AA [In this study, using vaccaria seeds for AA was approved as a safe and acceptable intervention in older people. The only side effect, local itching, was reported by participants due to auricular plaster (