Delirium. Delirium, not induced by alcohol and other psychoactive substances
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Foot Reflexology Massage- foot massage includes the steps of preparation, heating and relaxation. In the preparation phase, all children will be given towels and sh
Sponsors
Deputy of research and technology of Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Failure to score 4- and 5- on the Richmond Agitation Scale Age 6-12 years old Hospitalization in the pediatric intensive care unit for at least 3 days Absence of abnormalities such as corns, wounds, previous scars, burns, amputations, and skin diseases on the legs. Absence of vascular injuries in the lower limbs and absence of sensory-motor disorders (confirmed by a neurologist) in the legs Diagnosis of delirium by obtaining a delirium score of 9 and above based on the Cornell scale and a pediatric neurologist No previous experience of foot reflexology massage before the study Confirmation of the doctor's diagnosis by a pediatric specialist
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mechanical ventilation Taking a X Ray and performing an invasive procedure due to the occurrence of restlessness and disturbance in the massage Children's restlessness Lack of proper cooperation and resistance of the child and his parents at any time of the study Emergency conditions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or seizures Child suffering from acute heart or respiratory diseases Reduction of vital signs more than expected, such as: drop in blood pressure (below 25th percentile) and bradycardia (below 65 beats per minute)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Delirium. Timepoint: 5 minutes before the intervention - immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium (CAPD). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physiological Indicators. Timepoint: 5 minutes before the intervention - immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Monitoring connected to the child. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMona Alinejad-Naeini
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed