Effects of Acupressure on Nurses' Psychological Distress, Depression, Job Stress, Occupational Burnout, and Resilience

Participants in this group will receive instruction on how to perform self-acupressure targeting two specific acupoints on the hands: Shenmen and Neiguan. The acupressure protocol includes pressing each acupoint approximately 15 times (about 30 seconds), with a total of four acupoints per session (both hands), for approximately 2 minutes per session. Pressure should be applied until a sensation of soreness, numbness, fullness, or slight pain is felt (equivalent to about 3 kg of pressure). Participants are asked to perform self-acupressure twice daily (once in the afternoon and once before bedtime, adjustable based on personal schedule) for a total of 2 weeks. They will record their practice using a daily log and continue to complete psychological and emotional outcome questionnaires weekly over a 2-month follow-up period.