Effect of auricular acupressure nursing on anxiety in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Objective:To explore the effect of auricular acupressure nursing on the relief of anxiety after aortic balloon counterpulsation implantation in patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS).Methods:From June 2018 to August 2021,160 ACS patients who met the inclusion criteria in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University were selected and divided into the control group and experimental group according to the random number table method,with 80 cases in each group.The control group received comprehensive management of psychological stress management and sham procedure.The experimental group was treated with routine psychological stress management and auricular acupressure nursing.Patient anxiety scores were compared before and after nursing.Results:A total of 150 participants completed the study.There was no significant difference in the anxiety score between the two groups of patients before the intervention(P>0.05).After the intervention,the anxiety scores of the two groups were lower and statistically significant(P<0.05).The scores of moderate and severe anxiety were significantly better than those of the control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05);but in the subgroup of mild anxiety,the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The clinical efficacy of the two groups was compared with that of the experimental group.The three subgroups(Unstable angina,Non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction,Segment elevation myocardial infarction)in the experimental group were significantly lower than those before the intervention,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:Auricular acupressure nursing can significantly reduce the anxiety of patients with ACS after aortic balloon counterpulsation implantation.