Effect Of Foot Massage Research Articles

운동 후 회복기의 발 마사지가 혈중 Lactate 농도에 미치는 영향

운동 후 회복기의 발 마사지가 혈중 Lactate 농도에 미치는 영향

足部マッサージと腹式呼吸が患者の不眠と随伴症状に及ぼす効果

足部マッサージと腹式呼吸が患者の不眠と随伴症状に及ぼす効果

The Effect of Foot Massage with Biofeedback: A Pilot Study to Enhance Health Promotion

Proactive health‐care services emphasize health promotion and the prevention of disabling conditions. Currently, in Thai society, the number of elderly with deteriorating health has increased. Therefore, self‐care health promotion activities have become essential in order for the elderly to maintain their well‐being. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of foot massage with biofeedback. Foot massage, a Thai primary self‐care custom, has been found to enhance blood circulation, relaxation, and one's own healing power. In addition, touch has been found to stimulate secretion of endorphins and reduce pain and anxiety. It appears therefore that foot massage, or reflexology, promotes a healthy lifestyle for all age groups. An experimental study, utilizing a pilot project in elderly health care, was employed to investigate the effects of biofeedback using foot massage. A pretest/post‐test quasi‐experimental design was used. The sample consisted of four men and 16 women (age range 61–69 years). Four trained researchers massaged the feet of the subjects and measured vital‐sign changes. Biofeedback also was investigated before and after the foot massages. Results showed that the average biofeedback and temperature were lower before than after the foot massage (P < 0.01). The average pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, however, were found to be higher before rather than after the foot massage (P < 0.01). It was concluded that the foot massage provided good circulation, relaxation, and comfort. All subjects expressed positive feelings when they received the foot massage (i.e. ‘It is very nice that foot massage can relieve my joint pain, I am happy and comfortable’). These findings appear to indicate that foot massage is beneficial both for physical and mental conditions. Foot massage, however, is just one key to achieving a full range of primary health‐care services. It needs to not only be performed by nurses. Families, also, can provide foot massage for the elderly, anywhere and anytime.

The Effects of Foot Massage and Reflexology on Decreasing Anxiety, Pain, and Nausea in Patients With Cancer

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the therapeutic effects of foot massage as a complementary treatment. More specifically, the goals were to measure the effects of foot massage on the symptoms of pain and nausea and the feeling of relaxation.

The Effect of Foot Massage on Anxiety Response in Preoperative Patients undergoing Total Hysterectomy

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of foot massage on anxiety response in preoperative patients undergoing total hysterectomy. Among the fifty patients, twenty-five were the experimental group receiving foot massage for 10-minutes and twenty-five were the control group. Subjects were admitted to a hospital in Inchon city for total hysterectomy. This study was carried out from July 10th, to September 18th, 2000. The levels of anxiety were measured by the Visual Aanalogue Scale(VAS). State Anxiety Scale, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate. Data were analyzed using chi2-test, t-test, paired t-test, unpaired t-test and ANCOVA with SPSS/pc program.The results were summarized as followings: 1. After foot massage, VAS anxiety level, state anxiety level, systolic blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate of the experimental group were decreased significantly than those measurements before the foot massage.2. After foot massage, significant differences in the VAS anxiety level, state anxiety level, systolic blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate between the experimental and control groups were found. In conclusion, foot massage for 10 minutes is a useful nursing intervention that decreases anxiety in preoperative patients undergoing total hysterectomy.

The effect of foot massage on patients’ perception of care following laparoscopic sterilization as day case patients

This randomized-controlled study examined the effects of foot massage on patients' perception of care received following surgery. The sample of 59 women who underwent laparoscopic sterilization as day case patients were randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental group received a foot massage and analgesia post-operatively, whilst the control group received only analgesia post-operatively. Each participant was asked to complete a questionnaire on the day following surgery. This examined satisfaction, memory and analgesia taken. The 76% response rate was comparable with other patient satisfaction studies following day-case surgery. Statistical analysis showed no overall significant difference in the pain experienced by the two groups; however, the mean pain scores recorded following surgery showed a significantly different pattern over time, such that the experimental group consistently reported less pain following a foot massage than the control group. This study has attempted to explore the use of foot massage in a systematic way and is therefore a basis for further study.