Comparing the Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage, Foot Bath and Their Combination on Quality of Sleep in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Rahmani, Ali Reza; Naseri, Mahdi; Salaree, Mohammad Mahdi; Nehrir, Batool

doi:10.15171/jcs.2016.031

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“…In a quasi-experimental study on patients in a coronary care unit, three groups including a foot reflexology massage, foot bath and a combination of the two were compared to a control group. (Rahmani et al, 2016). The results showed a greater reduction in sleep disturbance in the combined foot massage /foot bath group than in the other groups.…”

Section: Physical Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 82%

“…Sleep disorders are reputedly a common problem among cardiac patients and especially those hospitalized on coronary care units because of environmental and mental factors (Rahmani, Naseri, Salaree & Nehrir, 2016). In a quasi-experimental study on patients in a coronary care unit, three groups including a foot reflexology massage, foot bath and a combination of the two were compared to a control group.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Massage Therapy Research Review

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2021

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This narrative review on massage therapy effects involved a literature search for research that was published in the years 2016-2020. The review includes studies on massage therapy effects on preterm pain and growth, newborn hyperbilirubinemia and infant colic. The pediatric literature includes studies on behavior problems including ADHD and aggression and physical conditions including diarrhea, asthma, immune function and pain. The adult studies include massage therapy effects on psychological problems including stress and anxiety and physical conditions including fatigue, sleep disturbances, post-burn scarring, gastrointestinal problems and dementia. The musculoskeletal studies are focused on range of motion, balance, muscle activity, grip strength and performance recovery. The massage for pain literature is the most extensive including pain associated with labor, cesarean delivery, shoulder, neck, low back and upper back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, cancer, neuropathy, post-surgery, hospice and aging. The physiological/biochemical measures that have been used include systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, vagal activity, facial blood flow, EEG, cortisol and oxytocin. This section is followed by a discussion on potential underlying mechanisms and methodological limitations. The research continues to have methodological limitations including that the studies cannot be double blinded, they are typically not multivariate studies and they are often biased by their reliance on self-report. Nonetheless, the randomized controlled trials included here as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses have concluded that massage therapy is typically effective when it is compared to treatment as usual control groups, More research is needed on massage therapy versus active control groups (e.g. exercise and physical therapy) in randomized, controlled trials.

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Section: Physical Conditionsmentioning

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“…The questionnaires that asked the participants about feelings and consideration towards foot care were developed in this study. Previous studies have examined the effects of reflexology on anxiety and pain in cancer patients (Stephenson et al, 2000).Studies have also investigated the effects of foot baths or mixed interventions of foot bath and reflexology on sleep, pain, and fatigue (Liao et al, 2008;Rahmani et al, 2016;Yang et al, 2010).The foot bath, touch care, or a combination of the two activated parasympathetic nerves (Hirohashi et al, 2015). Although there is limited evidence regarding foot care itself, care related to feet may be associated with the production of saliva and good sleep by activating parasympathetic nerves.…”

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Effects of Nurse and Care Worker-led Foot-Care Program on Older People’s Foot Conditions: Before and After Intervention Study

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Introduction An increasing number of older people with frailty in Japan use geriatric day care centers. Older people who have been certified as requiring long-term care attend centers during the day and receive nursing care help with bathing, excretion, meals, and functional training services. Many older people have foot problems with need foot care by nurses and care workers (NCWs) at geriatric day care centers. Objective This study explored the effects of NCWs’ foot-care programs on the foot conditions of older people attending daytime services. Methods A before-after intervention study was conducted at geriatric day care centers for older people, where the foot-care program was presented by NCWs for two months. The foot conditions of 23 clients (8 men, 15 women, mean age = 78.6 years, standard deviation = 9.2) were assessed before and after the program. Changes in foot condition and clients’ perceptions after the study were analyzed through descriptive statistics, McNemar, and paired t-tests. Results Although dramatic changes in foot conditions were not observed, some conditions were improved or maintained. Changes were observed in mean dry skin scores ( p < .01; right foot: 1.6→1.1, left foot: 1.6→1.1), skin lesions and long nails (skin lesions R: 0.2→0.1; long nail R: 1.4→1.0, L: 1.1→0.8), and edema (R: 43.5%→39.1%, L: 52.2%→47.8%). Further, clients started perceiving that foot health is important and discussed their feet with staff more often. Conclusion The NCWs’ foot-care program was effective in maintaining and improving foot health in older people and positively affected their perception of foot care.

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“…Foot massage therapy is a technique that can lower blood pressure and make the body relax and fit in patients with hypertension (Sari et al, 2014). The foot massage can reduce anxiety levels and improve sleep cycles and acute coronary syndromes (Rahmani et al, 2016). The results of the above study are supported by Kim et al (2016) that after 15 minutes of foot massage, a significant decrease in blood pressure, both systolic and diastolic, was observed in the intervention group compared to the control group that does not receive foot massage.…”

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Effect of Foot Massage on Decreasing Blood Pressure and Anxiety in Older People with Hypertension in Indonesia

Anwar

Irwan

Saleh

et al. 2022

Journal of Health Management

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Background: Globally, the prevalence of hypertension, especially in older people, is relatively high and increasing annually. In addition to hypertension, many older people also experience anxiety. Interventions are needed to reduce blood pressure and overcome anxiety, one of which is foot massage. Objective: To determine the effect of foot massage on reducing blood pressure and anxiety in older people with hypertension. Method: This study was a one-group pre-test–post-test design with a time-series design for measuring blood pressure and assessing the degree of anxiety after foot massage intervention for 12 sessions. Thirty older people with hypertension and anxiety participated in this study. Results: A significant decrease in anxiety was observed after the 6th and 12th sessions of foot massage intervention ( P < 0.05). A significant decrease was observed in systolic blood pressure after the 12th intervention compared to baseline and 8th intervention ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: Foot massage intervention is effective in reducing blood pressure and anxiety in older people with hypertension.

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Comparing the Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage, Foot Bath and Their Combination on Quality of Sleep in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Cited by 43 publications

References 10 publications

Massage Therapy Research Review

Massage Therapy Research Review

Effects of Nurse and Care Worker-led Foot-Care Program on Older People’s Foot Conditions: Before and After Intervention Study

Effect of Foot Massage on Decreasing Blood Pressure and Anxiety in Older People with Hypertension in Indonesia

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