Condition 1: fatigue. Condition 2: anxiety. Other specified neurotic disorders Generalized anxiety disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: "Foot reflexology massage" or "reflexology" iwill be done for the intervention group which include three stages: preparation, heating with a 15-step techniques and massage techniques o
Placebo
"Foot reflexology massage" or "reflexology" iwill be done for the intervention group which include three stages: preparation, heating with a 15-step techniques and massage techniques on reflex points
The intervention in the placebo group includes the preparation and heating with a towel and massage the legs and it is done within three consecutive days and takes 40 minutes for both legs (20 minute
In the control group, no intervention will be applied. This group will only receive routine care.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Nulliparous mothers with cesarean section and hospitalized for three full days ; mothers with the age of 20-35 years old; mothers should be literate; mothers with no serious physical and psychological disorders; mothers with no tissue damage on their feet; mothers with gestational age of 30-37 weeks; mothers with preterm neonate hospitalized in NICU; the newborns have to be breastfed. Exclusion criteria: -mothers with no willingness to participate in the trial anymore; mothers with less than three full days hospitalization; mothers who will develop serious health conditions during the trial; mothers who will develop a tissue damage on their feet, during the intervention; mothers who give birth with gestational age of less than 30 weeks; initiating formula feeding in the neonates, for any reasons.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety intensity. Timepoint: pre and post intervention (before the initiation of first intervention and after the 3rd day of intervention). Method of measurement: Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.;Fatigue intensity. Timepoint: pre and post intervention (before the initiation of first intervention and after the 3rd day of intervention). Method of measurement: visual analoge scale for fatigue. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulse. Timepoint: Once before and once after the third day of intervention and within 10 minutes afte intrventionr. Method of measurement: According to minutes using the standard digital clock.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: Once before and once after the third day of intervention and within 10 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Mercury blood pressure devices (Richter).;Breathing. Timepoint: Once before and once after the third day of intervention and within 10 minutes afte intrvention. Method of measurement: According to minutes using the standard digital clock. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactElalel Ruhi Rahim Begloo
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed