Reflexology: A randomised controlled trial investigating the effects on beta-endorphin, cortisol and pregnancy related stress.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.01.018
Abstract: Reflexology is used for various pregnancy related complaints. A three-armed, pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted to test changes in physiological and biochemical stress parameters. Ninety primiparous volunteers experiencing low back and/or pelvic girdle pain… read more here.
Keywords: randomised controlled; controlled trial; reflexology; pregnancy related ... See more keywords
Reflexology as an adjunctive nursing intervention for management of nausea in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.04.006
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Nausea is common side effect of hemodialysis. Nonpharmacological methods such as reflexology or other branches of integrative medicine can be used to control nausea. The aim of this study was to determine the effect… read more here.
Keywords: hemodialysis patients; reflexology; hemodialysis; intervention ... See more keywords
A pragmatic case series of clients living with medically diagnosed migraines self-referred to reflexology.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101230
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Migraine affects approximately 2% of the population of the UK with around 190,000 people experiencing a migraine daily. This study investigated the effectiveness of reflexology on migraine symptoms provided under pragmatic, personally… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; self referred; case series; medically diagnosed ... See more keywords
Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101296
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with AMI. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was a double blind randomized… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; foot reflexology; chest pain; pain anxiety ... See more keywords
The effects of reflexology on anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with gynecological cancers with reference to Watson's theory of human caring.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101428
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the effects of reflexology based on Watson's theory of human caring on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in gynecological cancer patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was a… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; quality life; group; anxiety depression ... See more keywords
Effect of reflexology on ankle brachial index, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and glycemic control in older adults with diabetes: A randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101437
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of foot reflexology on ankle brachial index, diabetic peripheral neuropathy and glycemic control in older adults with diabetes. METHODS A randomized controlled, parallel-group trial… read more here.
Keywords: control; peripheral neuropathy; ankle brachial; reflexology ... See more keywords
Effect of short-term hand reflexology on anxiety in patients before coronary angiography: A randomized placebo controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2017.09.010
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Most patients experience moderate to severe anxiety before coronary angiography. The use of complementary approaches may be helpful for managing patients’ anxiety before invasive procedures. This study aimed to investigate the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; coronary angiography; anxiety; hand reflexology ... See more keywords
Non-pharmacological interventions for chronic pain in multiple sclerosis: A Cochrane systematic review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.227
Abstract: Introduction/Background Chronic pain is common and significantly impacts on the lives of persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Various types of non-pharmacological interventions are used to improve pain control in persons with MS (pwMS), however the… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; review; pharmacological interventions; chronic pain ... See more keywords
The effect of guided imagery and reflexology on pain intensity, duration of labor and birth satisfaction in primiparas: randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2021.1880411
Abstract: Abstract The aim of the researchers is to determine the effects of guided imagery and foot reflexology on pain intensity, duration of labor, and birth satisfaction. While cervical dilation was 4 cm, the guided imagery group… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; birth satisfaction; reflexology pain; guided imagery ... See more keywords
Massage therapy as a complementary and alternative approach for people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1949051
Abstract: PURPOSE Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a range of different symptoms. Patients with MS (PwMS) have looked for alternative therapies to control their MS progress and treat their symptoms. Non-invasive therapeutic approaches such as massage can… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; massage; multiple sclerosis; systematic review ... See more keywords
The Effect of Educational Program for New Mothers about Infant Abdominal Massage and Foot Reflexology for Decreasing Colic at Najran City
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DOI: 10.1080/24694193.2020.1740827
Abstract: ABSTRACT As part of an emerging movement in complementary therapy, the practice of infant foot reflexology and abdominal massage is gaining widespread acceptance as a therapeutic approach to the relief of infantile colic. The objective… read more here.
Keywords: reflexology; foot reflexology; new mothers; abdominal massage ... See more keywords