Hemodialysis, dialysis, reflexology massage.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The researcher will perform reflex massage on both feet of the patient (each foot for 15 minutes) and for a total of half an hour. A slippery substance such as lubr
Sponsors
Artesh University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age above 18 years and below 75 years At least 6 months under hemodialysis treatment Dialysis three or more times a week Absence of acute infection Absence of muscular-skeletal disorders such as multiple sclerosis, severe heart and respiratory failure mentioned in the patient's medical history or mentioned by the patient and companions Absence of chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin Absence of skin diseases on the feet (such as psoriasis, fungal diseases, any wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers) absence of thrombosis and blood supply disorders Not using drugs, alcohol and smoking
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue cooperation or the occurrence of any complications Absence of more than two sessions during study Skin sensitivity or allergy to lubricant gel Hemodynamic disturbance during hemodialysis such as severe drop in blood pressure A history of hospitalization in neuropsychiatric departments or taking neuropsychiatric drugs Use of anti-nausea drugs before reflexology massage Confirmation of any of the problems and diseases mentioned in the entry criteria during the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comfort score in Kolkaba General Comfort Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: (Kolkaba General Comfort Questionnaire to measure comfort).;Nausea score in Rhodes index of nausea and vomiting. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Rhodes index of nausea and vomiting.;Number of muscle cramps during hemodialysis. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Numeric scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactEffat Afaghi
Artesh University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed