The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Hospital Anxiety and Depression in Female Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial

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International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice Pub Date : 2019-08-30 DOI:10.3822/ijtmb.v12i3.429

Tahereh Bahrami, MScN, Nahid Rejeh, PhD, MScN, BScN, Majideh Heravi-Karimooi, PhD, MScN, BScN, Seyed Davood Tadrisi, MScN, Mojtaba Vaismoradi, PhD, MScN, BScN

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Abstract

Background Patients with cardiovascular diseases usually suffer from hospital anxiety and depression. Aim This study aimed to investigate the effect of foot reflexology massage on anxiety and depression in female older adults suffering from acute coronary syndrome. Participants Ninety older women with acute coronary syndrome were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups (n=45 in each group). Research Design A randomized controlled trial. Intervention The intervention and control groups received foot reflexology massage and routine care, respectively. Main Outcomes Measures The levels of anxiety and depression were evaluated using the hospital’s anxiety and depression scale (HADS) before and immediately after foot reflexology massage. Results Foot reflexology massage reduced both anxiety (F(1.44)=19.11, p = .001) and depression (F(1.44)=16.76, p = .001) in acute coronary patients relative to control patients. The intervention had a large effect on hospital anxiety and depression. Conclusions Foot reflexology massage is an efficient and safe intervention for alleviating psychological responses among female older adults suffering from acute coronary syndrome during hospitalization.

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足部反射对老年女性住院焦虑和抑郁的影响：一项随机对照试验

背景心血管疾病患者通常会出现住院焦虑和抑郁症状。目的探讨足部反射按摩对老年女性急性冠状动脉综合征患者焦虑和抑郁的影响。参与者90名患有急性冠状动脉综合征的老年妇女被随机分为干预组和对照组（每组n=45）。研究设计一项随机对照试验。干预干预组和对照组分别接受足部反射按摩和常规护理。主要结果测量使用医院的焦虑和抑郁量表（HADS）在足部反射按摩前后评估焦虑和抑郁水平。结果与对照组患者相比，足部反射按摩降低了急性冠状动脉患者的焦虑（F（1.44）=119.11，p=0.001）和抑郁（F（1.45）=16.76，p=0.01）。干预措施对医院焦虑和抑郁有很大影响。结论足部反射按摩是一种有效、安全的干预措施，可缓解女性老年人急性冠状动脉综合征住院期间的心理反应。

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International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice Health Professions-Health Professions (miscellaneous)

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1.30

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审稿时长

22 weeks

期刊介绍： The IJTMB is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the research (methodological, physiological, and clinical) and professional development of therapeutic massage and bodywork and its providers, encompassing all allied health providers whose services include manually applied therapeutic massage and bodywork. The Journal provides a professional forum for editorial input; scientifically-based articles of a research, educational, and practice-oriented nature; readers’ commentaries on journal content and related professional matters; and pertinent news and announcements.