Shiatsu Therapeutic Approach to Subjective Sleep Problems in the Elderly: An Exploratory Study and Evaluation of Effect

INTERVENTION: Acupressure or sham‐acupressure for one hour once a week was performed for four weeks in randomized‐crossover manner. Washout period between acupressure and sham‐acupressure was at least one month. Acupressure or sham‐acupressure for one hour once a week was performed for four weeks in randomized‐crossover manner. Washout period between acupressure and sham‐acupressure was at least one month. CONDITION: Sleep Disorders Sleep Difficulties PRIMARY OUTCOME: Autonomic function delived by heart rate variability SECONDARY OUTCOME: Demographic data; Actigraphy; Blood pressure; IRLSSG (International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group) rating scale; Epworth Sleepiness Scale; Pittsburgh sleep quality index; Profile of Mood Status; Short‐Form 8 of Health Survey INCLUSION CRITERIA: