ArticleInternational journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork2019
The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Hospital Anxiety and Depression in Female Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- The effects of foot reflexology on symptoms of discomfort in palliative care: a feasibility study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Trial
- The effects of foot reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate: A randomized clinical trial in stage-2 hypertensive patients.Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) · 2021Trial
- Barriers and Facilitators to Delivering Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2023Article
- The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Amnesia in Patients Undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of caring sciences · 2021Article
- Effect of Foot Reflexology Intervention on Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Adults: A Meta-Analysis and Metaregression of Randomized Controlled Trials.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2020Article
- The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Fatigue, Sleep Quality, Physiological Indices, and Electrocardiogram Changes in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPatients with cardiovascular diseases usually suffer from hospital anxiety and depression.
aimThis study aimed to investigate the effect of foot reflexology massage on anxiety and depression in female older adults suffering from acute coronary syndrome.
participantsNinety older women with acute coronary syndrome were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups (n=45 in each group). RESEARCH
designA randomized controlled trial.
interventionThe intervention and control groups received foot reflexology massage and routine care, respectively. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES: The levels of anxiety and depression were evaluated using the hospital's anxiety and depression scale (HADS) before and immediately after foot reflexology massage.
resultsFoot reflexology massage reduced both anxiety (F(1.44)=19.11,
conclusionsFoot reflexology massage is an efficient and safe intervention for alleviating psychological responses among female older adults suffering from acute coronary syndrome during hospitalization.
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