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Effects of Aroma Foot Bath on Urination Status and Stress related to Urination in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing ; : 213-220, 2016.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-60247
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate effects of aroma foot bath on urination status (Prostatic Symptom and bother score due to urinary symptoms) and stress related to urination in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

METHODS:

This study consists of pre- and post-tests in a non-equivalent group design. The 52 BPH patients selected by random sampling in G City were assigned to two groups (experimental group=26, control group=26). Data of their general characteristics, urination status and stress related to urination were collected using self-reported questionnaires. Aroma Foot Bath was performed to the experimental group for 15-20 minutes every day for a week. Descriptive statistics and independent t-test were used for the analyses in this study with the SPSS/WIN 21.0 version program.

RESULTS:

Prostatic symptom and bother score due to urinary symptoms in the experimental group were improved than those in the control group (t=-7.94, p<.001). Compared to the control group, the stress related to urination in the experimental group (t=-8.78, p<.001) was significantly reduced (t=-5.21, p<.001).

CONCLUSION:

The results of this study indicate that aroma foot bath is effective in improving urination status and reducing stress related to urination in BPH patients.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Prostatic Hyperplasia / Urination / Urination Disorders / Baths / Aromatherapy / Foot Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing Year: 2016 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Prostatic Hyperplasia / Urination / Urination Disorders / Baths / Aromatherapy / Foot Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing Year: 2016 Type: Article