The Effect of Foot Massage and Bed Bath on Individuals With Cancer

The Effect of Foot Massage and Bed Bath on Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Individuals With Cancer.

Foot massage or bed bath will be applied to improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue levels of individuals with cancer.

Foot massage provides relaxation of the body with rubbing movements applied to the feet. The bathroom was an important part of the individual's general hygienic care In addition, it also ensures the physical and psychological comfort, safety and well-being of the individual.Massage and bed bath are among the independent interventions of the nurse that help the individual to relax within the scope of the Nursing Regulation. This study was planned to determine the effect of foot massage and bed bath on fatigue and sleep level in individuals with cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 18 years,
• illiterate,
• diagnosed with cancer
• volunteer to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable to communicate verbally
• Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria.