Effects of Foot-Reflexology Massage on Fatigue, Stress and Postpartum Depression in Postpartum Women
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 587-594, 2015.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-35602
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To identify the effects of foot reflexology massage on fatigue, stress and depression of postpartum women.METHODS:
A nonequivalent control group pre-post design was used. A total of 70 women in a postpartum care center were recruited and were assigned to the experimental group (35) or control group (35). Foot reflexology massage was provided to the experimental group once a day for three days. Data were collected before and after the intervention program which was carried out from December, 2013 to February, 2014. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test.RESULTS:
The level of fatigue in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (t= - 2.74, p =.008). The level of cortisol in the urine of women in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (t= - 2.19, p =.032). The level of depression in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (t= - 3.00, p =.004).CONCLUSION:
The results show that the foot reflexology massage is an effective nursing intervention to relieve fatigue, stress, and depression for postpartum women.
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Main subject:
Stress, Psychological
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Hydrocortisone
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Depression, Postpartum
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Postpartum Period
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Fatigue
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Foot
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Massage
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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