ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2022
The Effects of Foot Reflexology on Vital Signs: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The effect of reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate in cardiovascular patients: a meta-analysis study.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2025Pooled it
- Immediate effects of Thai foot massage on renal blood flow, psychological stress, and heart rate variability in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial.F1000Research · 2024Trial
- Estimated glucose disposal rate mediates the association between Life's Crucial 9 and congestive heart failure: a population-based study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
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- Effects of Reflexology on Anorexia and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
- 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
Introduction: We evaluated the effects of foot reflexology on bodily vital signs. Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of foot reflexology on vital signs were collected for a meta-analysis. Statistical analysis was conducted using RevMan5.4 software and pooled estimates of the effects were reported as mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Thirteen studies, including 819 patients, met our inclusion criteria. Our results showed that systolic blood pressure (SBP) (MD = -4.62, 95% CI: -5.58 to -3.66; Conclusions: Short-term followup results showed that foot reflexology exerted positive effects on vital signs, reduced BP, HR, and RR and increased SpO
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