Effects of Foot Massage on Preoperative Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Pattern in Patients with Breast Surgery.
- Author:
Tae Hee KIM
1
;
Jong Im KIM
Author Information
1. Chungnam National University Hospital.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Massage;
Anxiety;
Depression;
Sleep;
Preoperative care
- MeSH:
Anxiety*;
Breast*;
Depression*;
Foot*;
Humans;
Massage*;
Nursing;
Preoperative Care;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Research Design
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2005;12(2):240-246
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to examine the effects of foot massage as a nursing intervention on preoperative anxiety, depression and sleep satisfaction in patients with breast surgery. METHOD: Research design was a nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design. Forty-one patients were assigned to the control group (21) and the experimental group (20). The patients answered a questionnaire containing measures of anxiety, depression and sleep satisfaction before and after the intervention. The collected data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, Chi-square test, and t-test using the SPSS WIN 11.0 program. RESULT: Anxiety and depression for the experimental group were significantly lower than those for the control group(t=2.556, p=0.008, t=2.932, p=0.006). Sleep pattern of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group (t=2.313, p=0.013). CONCLUSION: Judging from these results, it is suggested that foot massage might have beneficial effects on reducing preoperative anxiety, depression, and increasing sleep satisfaction.
