Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Hand Massage Before Cataract Surgery on Patient Anxiety and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Study.
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of hand massage on patient anxiety and comfort before cataract surgery. ⋯ Hand massage reduced the anxiety of patients, positively affected their vital signs, and increased their comfort.