Effect of self-administered foot reflexology for symptom management in healthy persons: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Effectiveness of reflexology on anxiety of patients undergoing cardiovascular interventional procedures: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

“…There is evidence available that the reflexology intervention can lead to positive health outcomes among patients in general health conditions (Song et al., ) however, lesser is known about the effect among patients following cardiovascular interventional procedures. This research used a meta‐analysis of RCTs to explore the effectiveness of reflexology interventions for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures.…”

“…There is evidence available that the reflexology intervention can lead to positive health outcomes among patients in general health conditions (Song et al, 2015) however, lesser is known about the effect among patients following cardiovascular interventional procedures.…”

Perspectives on reflexology: A qualitative approach

“…Each pressure point acts as a sensor on the feet and hands and is linked with specific parts of the body 2, 3. These sensors will be stimulated by applying the reflexology technique in order to improve the blood and energy circulation, giving a sense of relaxation and maintaining homeostasis 4, 5. Reflexology sessions can be improved with other elements such as aromatherapy, peaceful music, and good environment settings 6 .…”

“…Instead of an alternative therapy, reflexology is a complementary therapy, linked to other treatments that a patient has already had based on reflexology maps 4, 5. Complementary therapies are nowadays widely used in palliative care or to alleviate a problem without dealing with the underlying cause in order to improve a patient's emotional, physiological and spiritual health and increase the value of their life 7 …”

“…The first method does not use any tools in its practice whereas the second method utilizes tools such as wooden sticks 4, 5…”