Footbath Research Articles

WARM WATER FOOT BATH THERAPY IMPROVING SLEEP QUALITY ON ELDERLY

Background: Most of the elderly population suffer from sleep disorders such as difficulty initiating sleep, decreased total sleep time, sleep efficiency, transient arousal and waking up too early. This condition causes a decrease in the quality of sleep in the elderly. Several efforts can be made to maintain sleep quality in the elderly, one of which is by providing relaxation therapy. Relaxation therapy using warm water with a certain temperature will have a sopartificant effect and can overcome sleep disorders. This study aims to determine the effect of warm water footbath therapy on the sleep quality of the elderly. Methods: Quantitative research with a pre-experimental one group pretest-posttest research design with a sample of 17 elderly people in RW 8 Kemiri Kebakkramat Village. Intervention with the provision of water with a warm temperature with a volume of approximately 5 liters to soak both feet. Sleep quality is measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after 12 sections. The data analysis method uses the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test of SPSS. Results: Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test results showed that sig. 0.000 < 0.05. The difference in the sleep quality score occurred after being given the hot water foot bath therapy (mean difference of 2.35). Conclusion: warm water foot bath therapy affects the sleep quality of the elderly. Stimulation from warm water makes the body more relaxed and accelerates the decrease in the activity of the Reticular Activating System (RAS), so that the elderly feel sleepy and fall asleep.

FNIRS STUDY OF EFFECTS OF FOOT BATH ON HUMAN BRAIN AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION

As a nondrug complementary therapy and healthy leisure physiotherapy method, foot bath (FB) is gaining acceptance and popularity in many areas. The significance of this research is to study the close and complex connection between FB stimulation and the human brain using fNIRS neuroimaging techniques. Participants were placed under two different conditions (normal and foot bath) and instructed to perform Stroop task of color word matching. Research on the behavioral results of the subjects showed that FB can effectively regulate the efficiency of humans in the process of performing tasks in a natural state. The fNIRS findings showed that the PFC in the FB condition was weakly activated compared to the normal condition. FB can realize the natural and healthy regulation of human brain cognitive function, which will have an impact on many production activities in human daily life.

Observation on the effect of traditional Chinese medicine meridian manipulation combined with traditional Chinese medicine foot massage on sleep disturbance in patients with lung cancer after operation

Objective To investigate the effect of traditional Chinese medicine meridian manipulation combined with traditional Chinese medicine foot massage on sleep disturbance in patients with lung cancer after operation. Methods A total of 120 patients with sleep disorders after lung cancer surgery admitted to the hospital from February 2015 to August 2017 were selected.They were randomly divided into research group and control group, 60 cases of each group.The patients in the control group were treated with Chinese medicine foot massage.The patients in the research group were treated with Chinese medicine meridian exercise on the basis of the methods of the patients in the control group.The quality of life, Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS) score and Self-rating Anxiety Scale(SAS) score of the two groups were compared 24 hours after the operation and 7 days after the intervention.The sleep quality of the patients was compared 24 hours after the operation, on day 1, day 3 and day 7 after the intervention. Results The quality of life of the study group was significantly better than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in SDS and SAS scores between the two groups at 24 hours after operation.The scores of SDS and SAS of patients in the study group were significantly better than those in the control group on the 7th day of intervention, and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in sleep quality between the two groups on day 1 after 24 hours of intervention.The sleep quality level of the study group was significantly better than that of the control group on the 3rd and 7th day of intervention, and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion Traditional Chinese medicine meridian manipulation combined with traditional Chinese medicine foot message can effectively improve the sleep quality of patients after lung cancer surgery, reduce the depression of patients in the process of treatment, as well as improve the efficiency of treatment, reduce the patient's condition. Key words: Meridian operation; Traditional Chinese medicine foot bath; Lung cancer; Sleep disorder

Footbath dimensions and management on California dairies

Lameness is a common disease on dairy herds with implications on animal welfare and herd production. Digital dermatitis is one of most common infectious causes of lameness. Footbaths (FB) are commonly used on California dairies to prevent infectious foot diseases. However, few studies have evaluated FB design, dimensions, and hoof bath solution management. Based on current industry recommendations, the FB volume should be 1 liter per cow. The objective of this study was to describe footbath dimensions and management practices on California dairies.

Clinical research of acupoint application combined traditional Chinese medicine foot bath for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome

Objective To investigate the clinical application of acupoint sticking combined traditional Chinese medicine foot bath for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods According to the random table method, 91 CFS patients were divided into control group (n=45) and the research group (n=46). The patients in the control group were treated with western medicine and acupoint application, while the patients in the research group were treated with Chinese medicine foot bath on the basis of control group. Two groups of patients were treated for 30 consecutive days. The clinical total effective rate of two groups of patients after treatment was assessed. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale (PSQI), BELL's chronic fatigue syndrome integral table and fatigue rating scale (FS-14) were determined respectively before and after treatment, at the same time, the levels of serum interleukin IL-1β, IL-6, IL-2 and interferon IFN-λ were detected respectively before and after treatment. In addition, the adverse reactionincidence and recurrence rate of two groups of patients were observed Results The total effective rate of research group was 91.3% (42/46), whilethe total effective rate of control group was 71.1% (32/45). The difference between two groups was statistically significant (χ2=6.106, P=0.014). After treatment, the PSQI (3.65 ± 0.71 vs. 4.77 ± 0.62, t=-8.008), FS-14 (6.16 ± 1.52 vs. 8.03 ± 1.43, t=-6.042), IL-1β (3.28 ± 0.63 pg/ml vs. (6.86 ± 1.14) pg/ml, t=-18.595)] and IL-6 (20.03 ± 5.79 pg/ml vs. 24.85 ± 6.88 pg/ml, t=-3.619) of research group were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05), while the BELL's (66.71 ± 12.79 vs. 50.62 ± 10.22, t=-6.621), IL-2 (32.96 ± 6.57 pg/ml vs. 26.78 ± 6.01 pg/ml, t=4.679) and IFN-λ (36.27 ± 6.71 pg/ml vs. 25.63 ± 5.89 pg/mL, t=8.032) of research group were significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05). No serious adverse reactions occurred during the treatment of both groups. The recurrence rate of control group was 25.0% (8/32), which was significantly higher than the research group of 7.1% (3/42) (χ2=4.576, P=0.032). Conclusions The clinical curative effect of acupoint sticking combined Chinese medicine foot bath on the treatment for CFS is significantly, which can significantly improve the patient's quality of sleep and fatigue index, at the same time improve the serum level of inflammatory factors. Key words: Fatigue syndrome, chronic; Acupoint therapy; Compounds(TCD); Steaming washing therapy

Application effect of three unions of traditional Chinese medicine nursing technology on hypertension patients in cardiology department

Objective To explore the clinical effect of three unions of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing technology (auricular plaster therapy, TCM foot bath and TCM pillow) in treating hypertension (HTN) and improving life quality of patients in cardiology department. Methods A total of 95 HTN patients who were eligible for the inclusion criteria in cardiology department of Affiliated Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine were recruited from January 2015 to January 2016. All of the research subjects were randomly divided into control group (n=53) and treatment group (n=42) according to the random number table. Conventional nursing was given to both group, and on the basis of this, the treatment group was treated with auricular plaster therapy, TCM foot bath and TCM pillow combined intervention. The anti-hypertensive effects and quality of life improvement were monitored and compared. Results The effectiveness rate of anti-hypertension of the treatment group was 85.7%, by contrast, it was 67.9% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P 0.05) . Vitality difference of the treatment group is higher than the control group, with a statistical difference (P<0.05) . Conclusions The three unions of TCM nursing technology can enhance the anti-hypertensive effect, improve the quality of life, especially improve patients' vitality significantly. Key words: Hypertension; Auricular plaster therapy; Traditional Chinese medicine foot bath; Traditional Chinese medicine pillow

Effect of Foot bath therapy on Extremities Edema and Fatigue in Practicum Nursing Students

Effect of Foot bath therapy on Extremities Edema and Fatigue in Practicum Nursing Students

The effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a meta analysis

The effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a meta analysis

Effects of self-made traditional Chinese medicine concentrate for sponge bath and feet bath on postpartum recovery in parturients with cesarean section

Objective To explore the effects of self-made traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concentrate for sponge bath and feet bath on postpartum recovery in parturients with cesarean section. Methods A total of 300 parturients with cesarean section were selected as subjects from July 2014 to December 2015 and were randomly divided into three groups including group A (100 cases, sponge bath and feet bath with TCM), group B (100 cases, feet bath with warm water), group C (100 cases, without intervention) with informed consent according to bed numbers. We observed the volume of lochia, height of fundus, the time of first flatus, milk yield, sleep quality, length of stay among groups after childbirth. And then, we explored the effects of self-made TCM concentrate for sponge bath and feet bath on postpartum recovery in parturients with cesarean section by comparing indicators among groups. Results The volume of lochia, height of fundus, the time of first flatus, milk yield, sleep quality in group A were better than those in group B and C with significant differences (P<0.05) along with the length of stay in group A 0.5-1 d less than that in group B and C. Conclusions The self-made TCM concentrate for sponge bath and feet bath can reduce the length of stay and contribute to reducing the volume of lochia post partum, promoting the involution of uterus and intestinal peristalsis, increasing the milk yield, improving sleep quality, relieve postoperative pain so as to promote postpartum recovery. Key words: Cesarean section; Postpartum recovery; Foot bath; Sponge bath; Traditional Chinese medicine concentrate

Observation on the effectiveness of foot bath with ginger and vinegar and wine in the treatment of patients with refractory diabetic foot gangrene

Objective To explore the clinical outcomes of foot bath with ginger and vinegar and wine in the treatment of patients with refractory diabetic foot gangrene. Methods The study design was a randomized, controlled trial. 126 patients with refractory diabetic foot gangrene were divided into observation and control groups. Foot bath with ginger and vinegar and wine were adopted in observation group and foot bath with 1:5 000 furacilin solution were adopted in control group on the basis of basic treatment and debridement, and the clinical outcomes were evaluated. Results Total effective rate in observation group was significantly higher than that of control group(P= 0.003). Amputation rate in observation group was fewer than that of control group(P= 0.036). The average cure duration in observation group was shorter than that of control group(P= 0.025). Conclusion Foot bath with ginger and vinegar and wine is effective in the patients with refractory diabetic foot gangrene. Key words: Diabetic foot; Gangrene; Foot bath; Ginger; Vinegar; Wine; Clinical outcomes

The clinical study on “Qing Dynasty Palace manipulation” in combination with plaster immobilization and foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine for acute soft tissue sprain of the ankle

Objective To investigate the clinical curative effect of“Qing Dynasty Palace manipulation” in combination with plaster immobilization and foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine for acute soft tissue sprain of the ankle.Method A total of 90 patients with acute soft tissue sprain of the ankle from emergency department of WangJing Hospital, CACMS were recruited from July 2013 to April 2014 and randomly divided into two groups with 45 patients in each. The patients in the treatment group were treated with the court manipulation, plaster and Chinese herbs washing, and those in the control group were only treated with cast immobilization. The clinical curative effect was evaluated using Baird-Jackson score system（excellent： 96-100; good： 91-95; fair： 81-90; poor： 0-80）.Result At the second, third week after treatment, the excellent/good rates in the treatment group were significantly higher than those in the control group（at week 2： 73.3%vs. 44.4%;χ2=11.468,P〈0.01; at week 3： 86.7%vs.60.0%;χ2=6.875,P〈0.05）. At week 2 and 3, Baird-Jackson scores in the treatment group（87.41±14.12, 93.16±9.51）and in the control group（76.32±11.41, 82.54±9.22）were significantly higher than those before treatment（treatment group： 72.11±12.61; control group： 71.67±13.12, allP〈0.05）; at week 3, Baird-Jackson score in the treatment group were significantly higher than that in the control group（P〈0.05）.Conclusion“Qing Dynasty Palace manipulation” in combination with plaster immobilization and foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine can increase Baird-Jackson score and aid recovery of the ankle function in patients with acute soft tissue sprain of the ankle. Key words: Soft tissue injuries; Ankle injuries; Sprains and strains; Musculoskeletal manipulations; Immobilization; Chinese herbal

Clinical research on reducing anxiety of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders by acupoint massage therapy in combination with footbath therapy

Objective To explore the effect of reducing anxiety of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders by acupoint massage therapy in combination with footbath therapy .Methods Eighty-six cases were randomly divided into control group and observation group , 43 cases in each group .The control group was treated with traditional psychological care method .Based on the control group , the observation group was adopted the acupoint massage therapy in combination with footbath therapy .The clinical improvements in each group was compared , and assess the anxiety of patients before and after the therapy using the self -rating anxiety scale （ SAS）.Results The effective percentage of observation group was 95.35%, and it was significantly better than that of 74.42%in control group （χ2 =4.42, P＆lt;0.05）.When patients first admitted to hospital, the scores of SAS were （53.42 ±5.81） in observation group and （53.33 ±5.73） in control group, respectively （t=0.07, P＆gt;0.05）.Before discharge, the scores of SAS were （40.37 ±4.32） in observation group and （50.23 ±5.62） in control group, which showed a significant reducing sign of anxiety in observation group （t=9.12, P＆lt;0.01）.Conclusions The acupoint massage therapy in combination with footbath therapy helps to eliminate patients ’ anxiety.The method is simple and less painful , which is helpful to obtaining patients’ enthusiasm of cooperation in treatment , and improving early recovery . Key words: Anxiety; Nursing of Chinese medicine; Acupoint massage; Footbath therapy; Functional gastrointestinal disorders

Application of traditional Chinese medical continuing nursing care in follow-up of patients with gastrointestinal carcinoma

Objective To study the application value of traditional Chinese medical continuing nursing care in follow-up of patients with gastrointestinal carcinoma .Methods Sixty-four patients with advanced gastrointestinal carcinoma from September 2010 to January 2013 were randomly divided into the control group （n=31） and the experimental group （n =33）.The control group received the routine follow-up, while the experimental group received routine follow-up plus traditional Chinese medical continuing nursing care including pressing the auricular point by magnetic beads , foot bath in the traditional Chinese medicine , massage at the plantar reflex zone and oral shiquandabu decoction .The quality of sleep , the intensity of pain , appetite and cancer-related fatigue （ CRF ） were evaluated before and four weeks after the follow-up in two groups. Results Before the follow-up, Pittsburgh sleep quality index （PSQI） was （10.39 ±177;3.84） in the control group, and （10.15 ±177;3.73） in the experimental group; the score of pain numerical rating scale was （2.26 ±177; 1.03） in the control group, and （2.21 ±177;1.05） in the experimental group;the cases of the mild, moderate and severe according to CRF score were respectively 8, 20, 3 cases in the control group , and respectively 10, 21, 2 cases in the experimental group , and the differences in the three indexes between two groups were not statistically significant （P＞0.05）.Four weeks after the follow-up, PSQI was （10.10 ±177;3.35） in the control group, and （8.48 ±177;2.50） in the experimental group, and the difference was statistically significant （t =2.170,P＜0.05）;the score of pain numerical rating scale was （2.19 ±177;0.83） in the control group, and （1.76 ±177;0.75） in the experimental group, and the difference was statistically significant （t =2.201,P ＜0.05）;the cases of the mild, moderate and severe according to CRF score were respectively 11, 16, 4 cases in the control group , and respectively 20, 13, 0 cases in the experimental group , and the difference was statistically significant （Z =-2.330,P ＜0.05）.Conclusions The traditional Chinese medical continuing nursing care can improve the symptoms in the follow-up of patients with advanced gastrointestinal carcinoma . Key words: Carcinoma; Gastrointestinal tract; Follow up study; Continuing nursing care; Traditional Chinese medical nursing

Influence of foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine on physical recovery of patients after cesarean section

Objective To investigate the influence of foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine on physical recovery of patients after cesarean section,in order to prevent postoperative complications. Methods 180 cases of parturients after cesarean section were divided into the control group and the experimental group with 90 cases in each group according to ward number and bed number.The experimental group began foot bath 6 hours postoperation,and in the next 3 to 5 days,took foot bath at 7:00 to 8:00 and 21:00 to 22:00 every day,20 minutes per time.The control group only received routine nursing.The anus exhaust time and independent ambulation time were observed. Results The anal exhaust time for the first time,independent ambulation time of the experimental group was earlier than the control group. Conclusions Foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine can promote gastrointestinal function recovery and early ambulation,improve appetite and sleep quality,reduce postoperative complication and promote physical recovery after surgery. Key words: Cesarean section; Foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine; Early activities; Anal exhaust time; Complications

Observations on cattle dairy breeds in Pakistan; need to curb unseen economic losses through control of mastitis and endemic diseases *

In October 2005 a devastating earthquake caused extensive damage among populations in Pakistan administered Kashmiri Region and parts of North Western Frontier. In addition to the loss of more than 87`000 human lives and 70`000 injured, many livestock namely buffaloes, cattle and goats were lost. This eroded the livelihoods of families that solely relied on livestock and agriculture for their economic survival. The International Committee of the Red Cross together with the German Red Cross (ICRC/ GRC) and the Kashmiri authorities formulated a project that sought to restore the livelihoods of the most vulnerable households to a level comparable to before the earthquake. The project adapted an agro-vet and micro-economic approach, part of which included the provision of a milking cow and calf. This report indicates that antibiotics and homoeopathic medicines provide similar levels of protection against mastitis (Spranger, 2000). Preventive measures like vaccinations, disinfectant footbaths and reducing stress during the critical time of calving goes a long way towards improving the overall health of the dairy cows (Dettloff, 2005). Although milking is in many cases still done by hand, pre-milking and post-milking hygienic procedures, such as udder washing and drying greatly decrease prevalence of mastitis.

Clinical observation of effect of acupuncture combined with Chinese medicine footbath on hypertension treatment

Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture combined with Chinese medicine footbath on treatment of hypertension.Methods 80 cases of essential hypertension patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group. Both groups took oral Nifedipine sustained release tablets while the observation group received acupuncture combined with Chinese medicine footbath additionally. Effect of blood pressure control, symptom control and recurrence were compared.Results Total rate of blood pressure control of the observation group and the control group were 97.5% and 90%, respectively. There was no significant difference between the groups (χ2=1.81,P>0.05). The observation group showed significantly better symptom control than the control group (χ2=2.904,P<0.05). The control group showed significantly higher recurrence than the observation group (χ2=10.78,P<0.05).Conclusions Acupuncture combined with Chinese medicine footbath could effectively reduce blood pressure, improve symptoms and stabilize blood pressure. Key words: Hypertension; Acupuncture therapy; Chinese medicine footbath

Effects of Selected Body Warming Interventions on Objective Sleep Characteristics in Women with Insomnia

Previous research suggests that insomnia may be effectively treated with selected strategies aimed at the manipulation of core and skin temperatures prior to bedtime. PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of three different body warming interventions prior to sleep on objective sleep characteristics in women with established sleep disruption. METHODS: Eight women (age: 55.3±5.9 yrs) who suffered from a sleep maintenance disorder participated. Following sleep adaptation and baseline sleep characteristics (BL) evaluation nights, each subject completed three randomly assigned experimental 30-min body warming sessions within 30 min of bedtime ("lights-out") in a sleep research laboratory (trials spaced one week apart). Body warming interventions consisted of moderate intensity (75% of HRmax) cycle ergometry exercise (EX), and 40°C seated whole body (WB) and foot baths (FB). All-night polysomnography (Somnostar Alpha, Sensormedics) was used to assess sleep. Changes in core and skin (chest, foot) temperatures were assessed using rectal thermometry (YSI 4600, YSI) and dermal patches (Vitalsense, Mini-Mitter), respectively. RESULTS: Pre-bedtime experimental body warming sessions were successful to produce significant intervention-specific changes in core and skin temperature recordings (p<0.05). However, repeated measures ANOVA indicated no significant differences among trials for measures of sleep architecture, including minutes of NonREM (BL: 342±31; EX: 325±51; WB: 328± 41; FB: 316±63) and REM (BL: 67±32; EX: 56±30; WB: 51±23; FB: 57±27) (p>0.05). Similarly, markers of sleep continuity, including sleep efficiency (%) (BL: 86±8; EX: 85±11; WB: 87±8; FB: 86±14) and wakes after sleep onset (min) (BL: 51.6±32.2; EX: 39.1±23.4; WB: 36.6±22.5; FB: 41.4±31.6) were not different among trials (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: These preliminary findings failed to reveal a statistically significant sleep promoting effect of moderate intensity exercise and other passive body warming strategies prior to bedtime. However, when compared to baseline sleep, the observed directional changes in several sleep variables across the three treatments were consistent with improved sleep and indicate a need for additional research on the effects of body warming treatments on sleep. Supported by Center for Health Research Collaborating Faculty Scholar Award and NIH/NINR R01 NR008024

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Journal of School HealthVolume 5, Issue 2 p. 17-18 SPECIAL OFFER ON PURCHASE OF FOOT BATH AND HYPOCHLORITE First published: February 1935 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.1935.tb09401.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume5, Issue2February 1935Pages 17-18 RelatedInformation