Does the experimental design capture the effects of complementary therapy? A study using reflexology for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Gunnarsdóttir, Þóra Jenný; Jónsdóttir, Helga

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01634.x

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“…The study by Shiow-Luan Tsay on gastrointestinal cancer patients as well as the research by Kahangi et al examining the effect of feet reflexology on level of anxiety before coronary artery bypass grafting surgery on 50 volunteer patients confirms this result [29,30]. In the research by Briony et al, reflexology was also an effective method to mitigate stress, with the reduction being significant between the two groups [26].…”

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“…The people in the treatment group underwent reflexology for 30 min, while the control individuals rested during these 30 min. Anxiety and physiological variables were measured before and after reflexology sessions once per day for more than 5 days [29].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, in the control group, the patient's feet were only oil lubricated for 1 min with no pressure. The variable of pain was examined before and after the treatment, suggesting that the patients in the control group had significantly lower levels of pain across all pain dimensions, when compared with the control group [29].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Investigating the Effect of Reflexology in Intensity of Pain and Anxiety Among Patients Suffering From Metastatic Cancer in Adults’ Hematology Ward

Jahani

Salari

Elahi

et al. 2018

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Investigating the Effect of Reflexology in Intensity of Pain and Anxiety Among Patients Suffering From Metastatic Cancer in Adults’ Hematology Ward

Jahani

Salari

Elahi

et al. 2018

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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“…[22] In addition, Gunnarsdottir and Jonsdottir et al did not show any significant changes in other physiological parameters after reflexology massage in patients with chronic heart failure except the reduction of SBP. [39] In five clinical trials, Wang reported some effects of reflexology compared to general massage. [40] Such differences in results can be attributed to different techniques and reflexology spots on hands.…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of hand reflexology on anxiety and physiological variables among patients hospitalized in the cardiac care unit: A randomized placebo controlled clinical trial

Rahmani

Rejeh²,

Heravi‐Karimooi³

et al. 2017

JNEP

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Background and objective: Admission to the cardiac care unit may cause physiological and psychological problems in patients. This study aimed to investigate the effect of hand reflexology on anxiety and physiological variables among female patients with acute coronary syndrome hospitalized in the cardiac care unit.Methods: This randomized placebo controlled clinical trial was conducted on 90 female patients hospitalized in the cardiac care unit in an urban area of Iran. The patients were chosen using a convenient sampling method and then were randomly assigned into intervention (n = 45) and placebo (n = 45) groups. While the intervention group received hand reflexology for 20 minutes, the placebo group received a simple touch of hand without the stimulation of reflexology points. Demographic data was collected at the beginning of the study using face-to-face interviews with the patients. The anxiety level was assessed using the Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) immediately after the intervention and 30 min after the intervention. Also, physiological variables including respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation were measured before, immediately after the intervention and 30 minutes after the intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.Results: There was no statistically significant differences between the intervention and placebo groups before the intervention (p > .05). The anxiety level in the intervention group was significantly lower than that of the placebo group immediately after the intervention and 30 minutes after the intervention (p < .05, η = 0.090). However, no statistically significant differences in physiological variables between the groups were observed (p > .05). Conclusions:Hand reflexology influenced the level of anxiety. Therefore, nurses can use hand reflexology as a method for reducing patients' anxiety along with other nursing interventions.

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“…They stated that neuroimaging could be used to examine the basis of reflexological effects (Nakamaru et al, 2008). Reflexotherapy is a complementary method that relaxes and reduces stress (Gunnarsdottir & Jonsdottir, 2007).…”

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Effect of Foot Reflexology and Olive Oil Foot Massageon Asthma Control

Dashti¹,

Shahmari²,

Mirzaaghazadeh³

et al. 2016

GJHS

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Background: There are some non-invasive and affordable treatments for asthma with fewer side effects, such as reflexology and olive oil foot massage in complementary and alternative medicine. There is a lack of studies regarding the efficacy of olive oil foot massage and reflexology for asthma control. This study was done to investigate the effect of foot reflexology and olive oil foot massage on asthma control. Methods:This randomized controlled clinical trial study was performed in 2013 on 45 adult patients suffered from asthma. Participants were divided into three groups (15 in each group): foot reflexology (R), olive oil foot massage (O) and control(C). The reflexology and olive oil foot massage were done by a massage therapist for ten sessions, three times a week for 15 minutes. Asthma control questionnaire (ACQ) was used to determine the adequacy of asthma control. Data were analyzed by SPSS 18. P-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Significant difference was seen in Asthma Control mean scores for both of reflexology and foot massage groups at the baseline and after the intervention (p<0.01). There was no significant difference between R and O groups in their asthma control mean scores at the end of the intervention. Conclusion:The results showed that foot reflexology and olive oil foot massage could improve the asthma control. Further study is needed on the interaction of these two interventions, to compare them with the use of specific drug treatments, and to investigate the effect of olive oil absorption on asthma.

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Does the experimental design capture the effects of complementary therapy? A study using reflexology for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Cited by 51 publications

References 22 publications

Investigating the Effect of Reflexology in Intensity of Pain and Anxiety Among Patients Suffering From Metastatic Cancer in Adults’ Hematology Ward

Investigating the Effect of Reflexology in Intensity of Pain and Anxiety Among Patients Suffering From Metastatic Cancer in Adults’ Hematology Ward

Effect of hand reflexology on anxiety and physiological variables among patients hospitalized in the cardiac care unit: A randomized placebo controlled clinical trial

Effect of Foot Reflexology and Olive Oil Foot Massageon Asthma Control

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