Reflexology massage applied before burn dressing reduces pain, anxiety and sleep problems

Reflexology massage regulates blood circulation and energy, gives a feeling of relaxation and provides homeostasis. During reflexology massage, relaxation music is recommended because it contributes to the relaxation of the individual. In the literature, reflexology massage and music therapy are used in different pain management, and these methods reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. However, there is no study in which reflexology massage and passive music therapy are used to reduce pain, anxiety and sleep problems associated with dressing of burn individuals. It is thought that reflexology massage and passive music therapy will reduce pain, anxiety and sleep problems in dressing changes of burned individuals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 18 years,
• illiterate,
• without any mental and psychological disease and able to communicate with the assessor
• no hearing problems,
• moderate or severe burns,
• 2 days or more after burn injury,
• proliferation phase of wound healing,
• No open wound, infection or circulatory problems in the area where reflexology will be applied.
• Not having diabetes,
• not using any pre-dressing complementary medicine,
• non-pregnant,
• having no pacemaker,
• agreeing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria.

The work is still underway and is being monitored by a committee. It is also a doctoral thesis. Necessary comments will be received and then shared.