Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026
The effect of hand massage on pain, comfort, and sleep quality in palliative care oncology patients.
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The Effect of Hand Massage Applied to Palliative Care Oncology Patients on Pain, Comfort and Sleep Quality
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Abstract
objectiveOncology patients often experience pain, sleep problems, and discomfort during palliative care. Hand massage is a nonpharmacological method that can relax the patient and help alleviate these problems. This study aimed to examine the effect of hand massage on pain, comfort, and sleep quality in palliative oncology patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsA randomized, controlled experimental study was conducted with a sample of 76 oncology patients treated in the palliative care clinic of a public hospital. The patients were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group (n = 38) received a total of 16 sessions of hand massage, performed twice a day, 2 days per week for 4 weeks. The control group (n = 38) received no intervention. The patients' pain, sleep quality, and comfort were assessed before and at 1, 2, and 4 weeks after the start of the intervention using the Visual Analog Scale for pain, the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, the General Comfort Questionnaire, and a smart wristband.
resultsDemographic characteristics and pre-intervention pain, sleep quality, and comfort scores showed no statistical differences between the groups (p > 0.05). The experimental group reported significantly lower pain intensity and greater comfort than the control group starting from week 2 (p < 0.05). In addition, subjective sleep quality assessed using the PSQI and objective sleep parameters (sleep duration and sleep score) measured by a smart wristband, including objective sleep duration and objective sleep score, were significantly better in the experimental group than in the control group from the first week (p < 0.05).
conclusionHand massage is an effective method for reducing pain and increasing sleep quality and comfort in palliative oncology patients. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NO: NCT06360614.
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