이지수1, 이수경2

1대구보건대학교 간호학과, 2계명대학교 간호대학

Background: This study aimed to investigate differences in
neck pain, shoulder pain, and comfort between buckwheat
and latex pillows in elderly sanatorium residents.
Methods: The crossover experimental study was performed
with 30 elderly patients in a convalescent hospital
for seniors. The buckwheat and latex pillows were used for 2
weeks, the 7 day was assigned as the washout be- tween
each one week intervention, respectively. Pre- and posttest
visual analog scale (VAS) scores for neck and shoulder
pains and the neck disability index (NDI) were investigated.
Data were analyzed using
paired-samples t test, and their correlations were analyzed
using SPSS/WIN 21.0 (IBM Corp., New York, NY,
USA).
Results: After the 2-week intervention, results showed that
the use of buckwheat pillows decreased the VAS scores for
neck and shoulder pains and NDI. Further, the use of latex
pillows decreased the VAS score for neck pain and NDI, but
the VAS score for shoulder pain showed no statistically
significant differences (t=1.887, P=0.069).
Conclusion: In conclusion, using latex and buckwheat pillows
is the best option for reducing neck pain.
Between the buckwheat and latex pillows, the buckwheat
pillow is a better option for decreasing neck and shoulder
pains.
Korean J Health Promot 2019;19(2):107-113
Keywords: Pillow, Fagopyrum, Latex, Neck pain, Shoulder
pain, Patient comfort