Effects of Hand Massage Applied With Two Different Methods

Comparison of the Effects of Reflexology and Classical Hand Massage on Pain, Anxiety, and Vital Signs in Patients After Coronary Angiography

There is no study finding examining the effects of the classical hand massage and hand reflexology massage methods on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effects of reflexology hand massage and classical hand massage on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography.

There is no study finding examining the effects of the classical hand massage and hand reflexology massage methods on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Patients who are over 18 years old

  • Can speak Turkish
  • Agree to participate in the study
  • Have not undergone emergency coronary angiography
  • Have not consumed coffee or hypnotic drugs at least 12 hours before
  • Have no history of chronic pain (e.g. arthritis)
  • Are not addicted to alcohol or drugs
  • Have no psychological problems (such as depression, anxiety disorder)
  • Have no problem with having their hands massaged; those who do not have any skin lesions, sensory and motor disorders, amputations, burns, or pathological diseases related to muscles and bones
  • Have not used anxiolytics

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study

  • Those who have any skin lesions, burns, open wounds, muscle and bone pathological diseases on their hands,
  • Those who develop delirium during the follow-up period
  • Those who develop complications after coronary angiography (such as bleeding, etc.)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Hemodynamic instability