등 마사지가 뇌파변화 분석을 통한 스트레스 완화에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine the effects of thermo-application for back management using high-frequency devices via brain wave measurements on relieving stress. Testing for this study was conducted from March 24 to April 25 and was performed on 22 middle-aged women between 45 and 55 residing in B city. The tests were performed through the experi -mental group, who received back massages using high-frequency devices of 0.3MHz, and a control group, who were given free time. In order to measure the psychological response, visual analogue scale (VAS) was used. The brain frequency was measured using the 2 channel system mobile brain wave measuring device developed by the Korea Neuro-Science Research Center. The collected data was analyzed as seen below using the SPSS13.0 statistics program. First, there was a significant group on "The visual analogue stress scale can be lowered for the test group compared to the control group after massage." Second, there was a significant difference for the group on "The basic rhythm index will rise more in the brain index for the test group compared to the control group after massage." for both the left and right side. (p<0.01, p<0.05) For the case of the control group, there was a considerable increase for the left part of the brain (p<0.05), but there was no considerable difference in the right part of the brain. Third, there was a significant difference for the group on "The attention index will rise more in the brain index for the test group compared to the control group after massage." for both the left and right side. (p<0.01) There was no considerable difference for either the right or left side for the control group. Fourth, there was a significant difference for the group on the emotion index on "The emotion index will increase for the subjects after massage." (p<0.01). There was no considerable difference for the control group. Fifth, there was a significant difference for the group on "The stress index will rise in the brain index for the subject after massage." for both the left and right side. (p<0.05) There was no statistically considerable difference for the left and right side stress index.(p>0.05) The results of this study showed that back massage using high-frequency devices had an effect on relieving stress for middle-aged women by analyzing the changes of brain waves. Back massage using high-frequency devices increase alpha waves and relieves stress in order to enhance resistance against stress. Conclusively it is believed that it can be utilized for practical purposes in order to relieve stress symptoms in middle-aged women.