Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Aug 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of foot reflexology massage on delirium and sleep quality following cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial.
Delirium is the most common neurologic disorder after cardiac surgery and affects both short and long-term outcomes. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology massage on the incidence of delirium and sleep quality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ Foot reflexology was not effective in reducing delirium and improving the sleep quality, but the pain intensity was decreased. It seems that the precise pathology and predicting model of delirium should be identified, and appropriate interventions should be planned accordingly.