Comparison of the Effect of Reflexology and Swedish Massage on Restless Legs Syndrome and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Ghanbari, Ali; Shahrbabaki, Parvin Mangolian; Dehghan, Mahlagha; Mardanparvar, Hossein; Abadi, Esmaeil Kargar Dowlat; Emami, Asghar; MS, None Esmaeil Sarikhani-Khorrami,

doi:10.3822/ijtmb.v15i2.705

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“…This finding is consistent with the data in the present study. However, a study by Ghanbari et al on 90 hemodialysis patients showed that immediately after the intervention, restless leg syndrome and sleep quality in the foot reflexology group were significantly better than in the Swedish massage group (44). Contrary to the findings of the present study, Kawabata et al compared the effect of massage and aromatherapy on the quality of sleep in the palliative care ward and observed that massage and aromatherapy do not affect the quality of sleep and fatigue of patients in the palliative care ward (31).…”

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confidence: 91%

Comparison of the Effect of Swedish Massage and Earplugs/Eye Masks on Sleep Quality of Patients Admitted to ICUs

Habibi Nezhad,

Sadeghi,

Yaghoubinia

2024

Med Surg Nurs J

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Background: Sleep is one of the basic physiological needs of human life. Hospitalization causes disturbances in the sleep pattern and decreases the quality of sleep. The present study aimed to compare the effect of Swedish massage and earplugs/eye masks on the quality of sleep of patients admitted to the intensive care units (ICUs) of the teaching hospitals affiliated with Zahedan University of Medical Sciences in Zahedan, Iran, in 2022. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 40 patients admitted to the ICUs of Khatam Al-Anbia and Ali Ibne Abi-Talib hospitals in Zahedan. The participants were selected through convenience sampling from the patients who met the inclusion criteria. By using the permuted block technique with colored cards (red and yellow), the patients were placed into two Swedish massage and earplug/eye mask groups. After enrollment in the study, the patients in both groups did not receive any intervention during the first night, and their sleep quality was checked using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) as a pre-test during the first night. The participants in both groups received the intended interventions on the second night after entering the study, and their sleep quality on the second night was measured as a post-test. The participants in the first intervention group received a Swedish massage one night for 20 minutes before bedtime in the back area (lumbar cavity to the shoulder). Moreover, the participants in the second intervention group were asked to wear earplugs and eye masks for one night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The collected data were analyzed using independent samples t-test, paired samples t-test, and chi-square test with SPSS software (version 26). Results: The results showed that the mean sleep quality scores for the participants in the Swedish massage group and earplug/eye mask group were 130.25 ± 41.91 and 135 ± 44.36 before the intervention, respectively. In addition, the mean sleep quality scores for the participants in the Swedish massage group and earplug/eye mask group were 202 ± 46.03 and 184.79 ± 39.5 after the intervention, respectively, showing a significant increase in the sleep quality scores for the participants in both groups after the intervention (P = 0.001). In addition, the independent samples t-test confirmed that the mean sleep quality score for the participants in the Swedish massage group was significantly higher than that of the participants in the earplug/eye mask group after the intervention (P = 0.037). Conclusions: Non-pharmacological interventions, such as Swedish massage and wearing earplugs and eye masks, can have a significant effect on increasing the sleep quality of patients admitted to the ICU. The data in this study indicated that compared to the earplug/eye mask group intervention, Swedish massage had a greater effect on improving the sleep quality of the patients. Therefore, the Swedish massage technique, which does not cause sensory restrictions similar to those of earplugs/eye masks, can be applied as an inexpensive intervention without any complications to improve patients’ sleep quality.

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Comparison of the Effect of Swedish Massage and Earplugs/Eye Masks on Sleep Quality of Patients Admitted to ICUs

Habibi Nezhad,

Sadeghi,

Yaghoubinia

2024

Med Surg Nurs J

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“…Reflexology and Swedish massage, as complementary methods, can improve the restless leg syndrome and sleep quality of patients undergoing hemodialysis. However, foot reflexology massage had been more effective [29]. After a foot massage, 45% of them already have good sleep quality and 55% still have poor sleep quality.…”

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confidence: 99%

A Literature Review: Effectiveness of Swedish Foot Massage Therapy on Quality of Sleep in Elderly with Essential Hypertension

Widyaningrum,

Ulum,

Yulianti

2023

Dis.Prev.Public Heal J.

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Background: Aging processes in the elderly lead to degenerative diseases, one of them being essential hypertension. The elderly with hypertension often complain about sleeping problems, difficulty staying awake, often waking up in the middle of the night, and later difficulty going back to sleep, waking up too early, and sleeping poorly. Treatment of sleeping problems may include pharmacology and non-pharmacology. One nonpharmacological treatment was a complementary therapy called foot massage with Swedish techniques. The purpose is to determine the effect of Swedish foot massage therapy on sleep quality in the elderly with essential hypertension. Method: Literature Review. Data Sources: Science Direct, Springer Nature, Hindawi, Researchgate, and Sinta. The research method used is Literature Review with the PICO Analyst method (Problem, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome) from 2011 to 2021 with the keywords "Swedish foot massage" AND "sleep quality" AND "hypertension". Based on the purpose of this study, the researcher reviewed 256 articles, and 251 were excluded. Results: Based on the results of the analysis of 5 journals, the duration of the research intervention varies widely, ranging from 2 days to 1 month. The average frequency of an intervention is 1-2 times a day. The duration of each meeting ranges from 20-40 minutes. Conclusions: Based on the results of the analysis of 5 journals, the intervention of Swedish foot massage therapy significantly improves the sleep quality of hypertensive patients. The researchers recommend Swedish foot massage therapy to improve the quality of sleep for people with essential hypertension.

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“…Excess PTH secretion leads to bone resorption and weakening of the bones. Together, these abnormalities contribute to chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder, a complex disorder that increases the risk of fractures, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in chronic kidney disease and ESRD patients (61,62).…”

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An overview of fibroblast growth factor 23 and its role in kidney function

Alivand,

Molaee,

Assarroudi

et al. 2023

J Ren Endocrinol

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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a hormone that plays a critical role in regulating mineral homeostasis in the body. Specifically, FGF23 acts on the kidneys to decrease the reabsorption of phosphate from the blood and into the urine. This process helps to reduce serum phosphate levels and maintain balance alongside other hormones such as PTH. The primary responsibility of FGF23 is to regulate the balance of phosphate in the body. It does this by acting on the kidney cells to decrease the reabsorption of phosphate from the blood and into the urine. This process allows the body to excrete excess phosphate to maintain normal serum phosphate levels in the blood. In addition to regulating phosphate levels, FGF23 also plays a role in the metabolism of vitamin D. FGF23 can increase the metabolism of vitamin D to an inactive form, reducing the amount of active vitamin D in the body. This reduction in active vitamin D levels leads to decreased intestinal absorption of dietary calcium and phosphate. Abnormal levels of FGF23 in the body have been associated with several health concerns, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease. High levels of FGF23 have been linked to the development of bone loss, vascular calcification, and cardiovascular disease. Conversely, low levels of FGF23 have been associated with an increased risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease.

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Comparison of the Effect of Reflexology and Swedish Massage on Restless Legs Syndrome and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Cited by 8 publications

References 43 publications

Comparison of the Effect of Swedish Massage and Earplugs/Eye Masks on Sleep Quality of Patients Admitted to ICUs

Comparison of the Effect of Swedish Massage and Earplugs/Eye Masks on Sleep Quality of Patients Admitted to ICUs

A Literature Review: Effectiveness of Swedish Foot Massage Therapy on Quality of Sleep in Elderly with Essential Hypertension

An overview of fibroblast growth factor 23 and its role in kidney function

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