Warm Foot Research Articles

A Quasi-Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Hot Water Footbath Therapy on Quality of Sleep among Cancer Patients.

Sleep disruptions are common among cancer patients, adversely affecting their quality of life and treatment outcomes. Warm foot baths have emerged as a potential intervention to improve sleep quality in this population, offering a noninvasive and holistic approach. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 200 cancer patients in Rajasthan, India, with 100 participants in experimental and control groups. The hot water footbath intervention was administered to the experimental group, while the control group received standard care. Data were collected using demographic pro forma and the Groningen Sleep Quality Scale. Baseline comparison revealed similar sleep quality levels between groups, but postintervention analysis showed significant differences. The experimental group exhibited higher proportions of disturbed and poor sleep, indicating a nuanced response to footbath intervention. However, the experimental group demonstrated a significantly higher mean sleep quality score (9.85 ± 2.47) compared to controls (8.97 ± 2.44). Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness of footbath therapy in improving sleep quality among cancer patients. Hot water footbath therapy effectively improved sleep quality among cancer patients despite varied responses within the experimental group. Integrating footbath therapy into cancer care regimens is recommended to alleviate sleep disturbances and enhance overall well-being during chemotherapy. Further research should explore additional nonpharmacological interventions to alleviate the challenges faced by cancer patients, aiming to optimize their quality of life.

Comparing the effects of warm footbath and foot reflexology on depression of patients undergoing radiotherapy: A randomized clinical trial

BackgroundCancer diagnosis not only impacts physical health but also mental well-being, often leading to significant stress, fear, and depression among patients.The utilization of CAM has shown a rising trend, influenced by the availability of different modalities offered by healthcare services, sometimes in an ad hoc fashion. This study seeks to examine and compare the respective impacts of warm foot baths and foot reflexology on depression in patients undergoing radiotherapy. MethodsA randomized clinical trial was conducted at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran in 2019, following CONSORT guidelines. Participants included non-metastatic cancer patients aged 18–60 undergoing a 28-day radiotherapy course. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either warm footbaths or foot reflexology as interventions, performed daily for 20 min over 21 days. The data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. ResultsStatistical analysis indicated no significant differences in demographic attributes between the two groups. Both interventions led to a significant reduction in depression scores post-treatment compared to pre-treatment assessments. Foot reflexology showed a greater reduction in depression scores compared to footbaths with warm water. ConclusionsBoth warm footbaths and foot reflexology are effective in alleviating depression in patients undergoing radiotherapy, with foot reflexology showing a greater impact on improving depression levels. The study recommends foot reflexology as a preferred intervention for managing depression in these patients if conditions and facilities permit.

Pemberian Hidroterapi (Rendam Kaki Air Hangat) untuk Mengatasi Risiko Perfusi Serebral Tidak Efektif pada Pasien Hipertensi

Background: Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition that can lead to ineffective cerebral perfusion risk. One of the non-pharmacological therapies that can be used to address this issue is hydrotherapy (warm foot immersion). Previous studies have shown the effectiveness of hydrotherapy in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of hydrotherapy (warm foot immersion) in addressing ineffective cerebral perfusion risk in hypertensive patients. Methods: This was a qualitative study with a case study design involving two adult female patients with hypertension and ineffective cerebral perfusion risk. The nursing intervention provided was hydrotherapy (warm foot immersion) for 30 minutes with water temperature around 40°C for three consecutive days. Data were collected through participatory observation and interviews, and analyzed by comparing patient facts with theory. Results: The evaluation results showed a significant decrease in blood pressure in both patients after hydrotherapy. In the first patient, blood pressure decreased from 169/96 mmHg to 150/87 mmHg, while in the second patient, it decreased from 184/123 mmHg to 151/102 mmHg. The cerebral perfusion evaluation results also showed a gradual improvement from the first day to the third day, with indicators ranging from moderately decreased to increased. Conclusion: This case study demonstrated that hydrotherapy (warm foot immersion) is effective in lowering blood pressure and addressing ineffective cerebral perfusion risk in hypertensive patients. These findings are consistent with previous research and support the use of hydrotherapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for managing this nursing problem.

The Effect of a Combination of Warm Water Foot Baths and Lavender Essential Oil Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality in Adult Hypertension

Hypertension is one of the deadliest diseases in the world that can attack anyone, both young and old. Hypertension sufferers have poorer sleep quality compared to those with normal blood pressure. This research is a quantitative research using a Quasi-Experimental Design. This research aimed to determine the effect of a combination of warm water foot baths and lavender essential oil aromatherapy on sleep quality in adults with hypertension. Wilcoxon test results (p = 0.004), which means that there is an effect of combination therapy with warm water foot baths and lavender essential oil aromatherapy on the sleep quality of adults with hypertension. The feet have many thermoreceptors and a high density of capillaries. Soaking your feet in warm water can help prepare the body for sleep naturally and quickly trigger peripheral vasodilation. There are two main ways to apply aromatherapy: topically and through inhalation. Lavender essential oil is said to activate the limbic system, especially the hippocampus and amygdala. Combining warm foot baths with aromatherapy would be a rational approach to the management of sleep disorders in adult patients with hypertension.

Comparison of thermal comfort between different heating systems and adaptation to different indoor climates in winter.

Individual heating systems, such as the air-source heat pump (ASHP) air-conditioner or floor heating (FH), are usually used by people living in the hot summer and cold winter (HSCW) zone of China to heat indoor climates in the winter. However, little research has been conducted in the HSCW zone on the thermal comfort difference between indoor climates heated by ASHP air-conditioners and those heated by floor heating, as well as how occupants adapt to different indoor climates. We conducted a comparative field experiment in ASHP-heated and FH-heated apartments in Nanjing to investigate how different types of heating systems influence the thermal sensation of occupants, and we conducted a comparative field experiment in ASHP-heated office buildings and naturally ventilated teaching buildings in Shanghai to investigate how occupants adapt to different indoor thermal environments. Indoor environmental parameters and body surface temperatures were measured using instruments, and occupants' thermal sensation, activity level, and clothing were evaluated using the questionnaire. The results show that floor heating improves thermal comfort by raising foot temperature compared to the ASHP air-conditioner, and that occupants become acclimatized to different indoor climates by adjusting neutral operative temperature. According to the findings, there is no need to overheat the indoor environment in the HSCW zone because occupants can adapt to their experienced thermal environment and it is critical to maintain warm foot temperature in the cool/cold indoor environment.

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of Warm Foot Soak Therapy on Reduction of Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients

Introduction : Hypertension is known as the “silent killer” because of its uncertain symptom. Therefore, early detection efforts are needed such as regular blood pressure check and effective management. Both Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological management strategies for hypertension. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of one of the non-pharmacological management : “warm water foot soak therapy” in reduction of blood pressure among hypertensive patients. Method : Experimental study design - Randomized Controlled Trial was conducted among 60 hypertensive patients using convenient sampling technique. Participants were randomly and equally allocated into Experimental and Control group with the help of computer generated randomization list. Sequentially Numbered Opaque Sealed Envelope (SNOSE) were used for allocation concealment. Experimental group received “Warm foot soak therapy” of both feet for 10-15 cm above ankle in warm water of temperature 37-40 degree Celsius for 15 minutes, once a day for 3 consecutive days. Before and after intervention blood pressure assessment were taken in both groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver. 27 Result : Homogenity of socio-demographic, clinical and pre-intervention blood pressure among both groups were statistically established using chi-square test (p> 0.05). Paired t test concluded that, warm foot soak therapy were having statistically significant effect on blood pressure ( p < 0.05) and there was a significant reduction in blood pressure among hypertensive patients (p=0.01). The study also discovered that there is no significant association between selected sociodemographic & clinical variables with pre-interventional change in blood pressure except for the dietary pattern (Veg) in both groups & presence of comorbidity (DM) in experimental group among hypertensive patients at level of significance 0.05. Conclusion : The study demonstrated that warm foot soak therapy have an effect on reduction of blood pressure among hypertensive patients.

Complementary and alternatives care for postpartum preeclampsia: A scoping review

This scoping review aimed to examine the existing evidence on complementary and alternative medicine interventions for preeclampsia, emphasizing empowering midwives in postpartum treatment. Three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus) were used following the PRISMA-2020 guidelines to find articles from January 2012 to December 2022 and synthesized using Rayyan AI software. A total of 707 articles were initially identified, 7 were included in the review. Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with Western medicine showed promise in treating severe preeclampsia. Massage therapy reduced anxiety, aromatherapy positively affected postpartum well-being, and warm foot therapy reduced swelling associated with postpartum preeclampsia. Using herbal ingredients, lavender aromatherapy, magnesium sulfate, massage, and physical therapy contributed to successful postpartum preeclampsia management. Complementary and alternative medicine, collaboration with community health workers, clear guidelines, targeted training, and future research are crucial for effective postpartum preeclampsia management.

Redefining Foot Symptoms in a Kidney-Pancreas-Transplanted Type 1 Diabetic Patient: Challenging the Conventional Charcot Foot Diagnosis.

BACKGROUND Acute Charcot foot can be difficult to diagnose, especially because of other alternate diagnoses that can mimic this condition, particularly stress fracture and acute bone and joint infections, which are 2 conditions that require immediate management. Here, we present the case of a patient who received kidney-pancreas-transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus, who consulted for right foot pain after walking. CASE REPORT Our patient was a 47-year-old man who had benefited from a kidney-pancreas transplantation in 2014 for type 1 diabetes and terminal kidney failure and was recently followed for a right foot plantar ulcer that was fully healed. He later presented for right foot pain after walking. Clinical examination showed a red, swollen, and warm foot. Blood test results were unremarkable. Imaging (X-ray/MRI) revealed features compatible with acute Charcot foot. The management consisted of prompt right-foot offloading followed by physiotherapy and adapted orthopedic insoles. CONCLUSIONS This case shows the successful treatment of an active phase of Charcot foot, which avoided the classic transition to chronic Charcot foot with severe osteoarticular destruction. Arguments were developed to rule out other possible diagnoses. The underlying mechanisms of Charcot foot in diabetic patients are related to the neurological and micro-vascular complications induced by poor glycemic control, but the mechanisms are unclear. This case report may help clinicians to better understand and consider another less known and less frequent diagnosis when faced with these clinical features.

The Effect of Foot Massage and Warm Footbath with Kencur Aromatic (Kaempferia galanga) on Foot Edema among Pregnant Women

Foot edema or swelling is found in about 80% of pregnant women in the third trimester; it occurs due to uterine pressure which inhibits venous return, and the pull of gravity which causes greater fluid retention. The incidence of edema at the Nagrak Health Center, Cianjur Regency, in May 2021 was 20.9%. Management of foot edema can be done in a non-pharmacological way, one of which is a foot massage and warm footbath with mixed with kencur (Kaempferia galanga) aromatic. The objective was to determine the effect of foot massage and warm footbaths with kencur aromatic on foot edema among pregnant women at the Nagrak Health Center, Cianjur Regency. This research was a quasi-experimental study using one group pretest and posttest design. The sample was 20 respondents. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The instrument was the SOP and the pitting scale observation sheet. The data normality test using the Shapiro Wilk found that the data were not normally distributed, so the data analysis used the Wilcoxon test. The results were average degree of foot edema before the intervention was 3+ and the average after the intervention was 1+. Based on the Wilcoxon test, the result of the 2-tailed sign with p-value=0.000 (p<0.05), then statistically there was a significant reduction of foot edema between before and after foot massage and warm footbath with kencur aromatic performed among third-trimester pregnant women. The conclusion was that there was an effect of foot massage and a warm footbath with kencur aromatic on foot edema among pregnant women at the Nagrak Health Center, Cianjur Regency. The suggestion is expected that pregnant women and health workers can practice foot massage and warm foot baths with kencur aromatic to reduce foot edema.

Hydrotherapy for additional intervention of hypertension among elderly

The prevalence of hypertension in Central Java alone the prevalence of hypertension in 2018 reached 37.57% the prevalence in women (40.17%) was higher than men (34.83%). The prevalence of hypertension in urban areas is higher than in rural areas, the prevalence in the district itself reaches 13.32%. Hypertension can cause stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney failure and brain damage, and can even cause death. Hypertension requires compliance to improve the health of one of the therapies, namely by using non-pharmacological therapy independent actions of nurses such as hydrotherapy (foot soaking in warm water) a very simple and natural therapy because this treatment method does not have harmful side effects, and does not use drugs. modern. This warm foot soak hydrotherapy of a mixture of salt and lemongrass helps improve blood circulation by widening blood vessels so that it can lower blood pressure. Objective: This study aims to prove the effect of a warm foot soak mixed with salt and lemongrass on reducing blood pressure in hypertension. Methods: The method used in this study is a case study, this study describes a case study on nursing care at the risk of ineffective cerebral perfusion. The subject of this case study uses 1 respondent who does not take hypertension medication regularly, with the classification of moderate hypertension with the age of 45-65 years. This study was taken using a descriptive method with interviews and observations. Conclusion: Warm foot soak hydrotherapy with a mixture of salt and lemongrass can overcome the problem of the risk of ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion and can reduce blood pressure. Giving a warm foot bath a mixture of salt and lemongrass can increase capillary permeability, reduce blood viscosity, reduce muscle tension. Lemongrass contains flavonoids which affect the work of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) which causes vasodilation.

The Effect of Warm Foot Bath and Massage on Selected Hemodynamic Parameters among Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: Randomized Clinical Trial

The Effect of Warm Foot Bath and Massage on Selected Hemodynamic Parameters among Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: Randomized Clinical Trial

The Effect of Hydrotherapy on Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension: A Literature Review

Hypertension is often known as a silent killer and is characterized by a continuous increase in blood pressure in the arteries. Sometimes this is not felt, especially in the elderly where their body function decreases so much that it is usually only felt after complications occur. The research objective was to analyze the effect of hydrotherapy on blood pressure among patients with hypertension through a literature review. The data were collected by searching articles through Google Scholar, Science Direct, Biomed Central, NCBI, and ProQuest. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The data were then assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute steps and data extraction was carried out. According to the findings, there are 4 different methods of giving hydrotherapy, namely using the warm foot soak method (17 articles), the sauna method (1 article), the whirlpool bath method (1 article), and the cryotherapy method (1 article). Each method of giving hydrotherapy gives different results. Based on the findings, it seems that hydrotherapy can reduce blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. In addition, giving hydrotherapy by using warm water foot soaks can be particularly effective.
 Keywords: hypertension, hydrotherapy, effect

A study to assess the effectiveness of warm foot bath therapy on the reduction of blood pressure among hypertensive patients attending a tertiary care setting

Background: The goal of hypertension management is to keep blood pressure within normal bounds while also enhancing elderly patients’ quality of life and health. Warm foot baths are a straightforward, affordable, and effective therapy method that can be used in naturopathy to alleviate hypertension. Materials and Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design that included two groups, the hypertensive intervention group and hypertensive control group, which was studied over 3 months between March 2020 and May 2020. The necessary ethical committee permissions with reference number VMRF/2020/037 and informed consent from all the patients included have been obtained properly before proceeding with the study. Results: Among the 100 individuals involved in the study, 53% were males and 47% were females. The mean age among the intervention group was 53.62 ± 7.26, and 52.84 ± 6.47 among the control group. The majority of the males included in the study were nonsmokers (69.8%). The mean ± standard deviation of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in the intervention group during the pretest phase was 157.3 ± 13.4 and 88.1 ± 9.4, whereas, after the intervention of foot bath therapy, the measurements of SBP and DBP were reduced significantly to 133.8 ± 9.7 and 76.9 ± 7.2, which was statistically significant with a P value < 0.001. Conclusion: Warm foot bath soak therapy is anticipated to be used as a nonpharmacological treatment for hypertension in older patients.

A study to assess the effect of warm foot bath on quality of sleep among cancer patients

A study to assess the effect of warm foot bath on quality of sleep among cancer patients

Effect of Warm Foot Bath on Heart Rate Variability in Hypertension

Aims: Warm foot bath is a simple, cost-effective, efficient treatment modality used in Naturopathy in the management of hypertension, a preventable and treatable global public health issue. This study was done to assess the effect of warm foot bath on heart rate variability and blood pressure and thereby to substantiate the clinical understanding of its effect in hypertensive individuals.
 Methodology: From the inpatient department of Shri Dharmasthala Yoga and Nature cure hospital Shantivana, hundred subjects diagnosed with hypertension belonging to the age group of 30 to 60 years were recruited for the study and warm foot bath was given to all the patients. Subjects were assessed for Blood Pressure (BP) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) before and after the intervention of 15 minutes.
 Results: The data analysis shows a significant reduction in SBP (p<0.001) and DBP (P<0.001). Result showed there is significant reduction seen in MEAN RR, RMSSD, NN50, PN50, VLF and significant increase in LF, HR, LF/HF ratio p value of (p<0.001). There is no significant change in MEAN HF (p>0.005).
 Conclusion: The result of the study shows that warm foot bath reduces the sympathetic tone and shifts the Sympatho-vagal balance in favour of parasympathetic dominance and hence, it can be concluded that warm foot bath can be effectively used in the management of hypertension.
 Trial Registration: Clinical Trial Registry - India (CTRI), CTRI Reg. No.- CTRI/2020/01/022640.

The Effectiveness of Acupressure and Warm Foot Soak Hydrotherapy on Increasing Muscle Strength and Range of Motion among Non-Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients

The decreasing function of the upper and lower extremities is a frequent complication in non-hemorrhagic stroke patients who experience hemiparesis. The study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of acupressure, and warm foot soak hydrotherapy on increasing muscle strength and range of motion among non-hemorrhagic stroke patients. The Randomized control trial (RCT) was applied in this study. We select the samples using simple random sampling with 30 respondents. The data was analyzed using Paired t-test and an Independent t-test to determine the mean difference among the experimental and control groups. Independent t-test showed no significant difference p value >0.05 that the intervention and control groups were equally effective in increasing muscle strength and range of motion of the upper and lower extremities. However, the difference in the mean increase in muscle strength and range of motion in the intervention group was higher than in the control group. Acupressure with a warm foot soak hydrotherapy effectively increased muscle strength and range of motion of the upper extremities with the lower extremities in non-hemorrhagic post-stroke patients.

Effect of Massage, Soak Feet Warm Water, and Aromatherapy for Decreasing Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Hypertension: A Literature Review

Introduction: The increase in blood pressure that lasts long enough to cause damage to the kidneys, heart, and brain. This is in line with Carol A. Miller's theory regarding the aging process that occurs in the older adults. Miller's functional theory in the development process, the older adults will experience many changes, one of which is the dilated and stiff arteries, this results in reduced vascular recoil capacity. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of massage, warm water foot soaking, and aromatherapy on lowering blood pressure in hypertensive older adults based on empirical studies of the last ten years.Method: Search for journals or articles using a database through Scopus, ProQuest, PubMed, SAGE, EBSCO, Scient Direct, Research Gate, and Google Scholar. The Center for Review and Dissemination and The Joanna Briggs Institute were used to assess the study's quality. The framework used for the review is PICOS, and the inclusion criteria used are English and Indonesian language journals with a coverage of the last ten years, older adults who lives in nursing home or community older adults, outcomes: decreased to blood pressure, and the study design of quasy-experimental studies, randomized control and trial, qualitative research and cross-sectional studies.Result: After screening twenty-five article, but only Thirteen studies matched the research criteria. Six studies suggest that age is a significant factor in hypertension and seven studies the presence of excess sympathetic activity. Meanwhile, strategies to reduce blood pressure in the older adults include massage, soaking feet in warm water, and aromatherapy.Conclusion: Decreased prevalence of hypertension in the older adults can be carried out pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. The strategy is entirely sufficient for lowering blood pressure in elderly hypertensive are massage, foot soak warm water, and aromatherapy as inhaled a calming effect. Determines successfully in complementary therapy in lowering blood pressure.

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.

The Effect Of Warm Foot Sound On Blood Pressure In Pregnant Women With Essential Hypertension

Preliminary surveys at Public Health Center Watubangga for the last 3 months, namely in October-December 2020, consists of 7 working areas, 4 villages and 3 urban villages. The number of pregnant women was 157, and those experiencing essential hypertension were 15 pregnant women. This study was to determine the effect of foot soaking in warm water on blood pressure in pregnant women with essential hypertension at the Watubangga Public Health Center. This study was a quasi-experimental study design one group Pre and Post test. The study population was all normal deliveries of 138 people. The sampling technique used was total sampling with a total sample of 15 respondents of pregnant women who experienced essential hypertension. The results of statistical tests with Wilcoxon show that there is an effect of warm foot soaking on blood pressure in pregnant women with essential hypertension at the Puskesmas Watubangga with a p-value in systole (0.001), while diastole has a p-value (0.001). The conclusion is that there is Soaking feet with warm water affecting blood pressure in pregnant women with essential hypertension at the Watubangga Health Center. It is hoped that This program can be applied to clinical midwifery practice, especially for pregnant women who have hypertension and can be a reference for further research.

Efektivitas Terapi Rendam Kaki Air Hangat terhadap Perubahan Penurunan Tekanan Darah Ibu Hamil Preeklampsia

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) can be a measuring tool to determine the quality of health services both during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnant women with preeclampsia can cause complications that lead to increased maternal mortality and perinatal mortality. There are several attempts to control high blood pressure. This method can use pharmacological or non pharmacological. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of warm water foot soak therapy on changes in blood pressure reduction of preeclamptic pregnant women. This type of research is a quantitative study with aresearch quasi-experimentaldesign, with adesign approach pre and post test in the intervention group and the conMtrol group. The sample for each group is 10 people, so that the total number of samples is 20 respondents.Bivariate analysis was performed using the Wilxocon test because the data distribution was not normal and the Mann-Whitney Test to determine the difference before and after the intervention was given.The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was an effect of giving warm water foot soaking therapy to changes in the decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure of preeclamptic pregnant women with a value of p = 0.004 and p = 0.011 and there were differences in changes in the decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure between the intervention group and the control group. p = 0.001 and p = 0.007.