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Purpose: This randomized controlled study was conducted to analyze the effect of hand massage on the fatigue level of the women receiving brachytherapy. Methods: It was determined that 12 patients were included in each group (control and hand massage group), so 24 women with gynecologic cancer were included in the study. The application was performed on each hand for 5 min, a total of 10 min in hand massage group. Hand massage was applied before each brachytherapy (at the first, second, and third sessions, a total of three times) every other day for 1 week in the hand massage group. No intervention was performed to the control group during the study. The data were collected using the Patient Information Form and Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI). Results: At the end of the brachytherapy, the fatigue severity score and impact of fatigue on activities of daily living scores of the group that applied hand massage were determined to be lower than the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that hand massage effectively controlled fatigue and the impact of fatigue on activities of daily living. Hand massage is a safe and economical method that can be performed by certified nurses. Trial registration: This clinical trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06056713-09/21/2023). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of hand massage on pain, emotional symptoms, and physiological parameters in children after abdominal surgery. Materials and methods: The study included 40 children aged 7–12 years who underwent abdominal surgery (20 intervention, 20 control). Data were collected using the Faces Pain Scale-Revised, Children's Emotion Manifestation Scale, Physiological Measurements Chart, and Child Information Form. The intervention group received a 10-min hand massage 3 h after surgery, and measurements were taken before the massage, immediately after the massage, and 30 min after the massage. Statistical analyses were performed using the Mann–Whitney U, Friedman, and Bonferroni tests. Results: Immediately after the massage, the pain and emotional manifestation scores were significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). However, no significant difference was found between the two groups at the third measurement (p = 0.478). Heart rate significantly decreased in the intervention group immediately after the massage (p < 0.001), while it significantly increased in the control group (p < 0.001). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of hand massage applied before cataract surgery on anxiety, surgical fear, pain, and physiological parameters. Randomized controlled experimental study. The sample of this prospective randomized controlled experimental study comprised 60 patients (30 intervention and 30 control) who had cataract surgery in the Eye Operating Room of a hospital. Data were collected with The Personal Information Form, Physiological Parameters Registration Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS)-Anxiety, Surgical Fear Questionnaire, and VAS-Pain scale. In the study, patients in the intervention group received a 10 minutes hand massage before cataract surgery. Results showed that the anxiety and surgery fear of patients decreased after hand massage (for all; P <.05). While the VAS-Pain score of the intervention group was 1.00 (2.00), it was 2.00 (1.00) for the control group (P <.05). The total Surgical Fear Questionnaire mean scores of the patients in the intervention group after hand massage was lower compared with the control group (P <.05). Hand massage applied before cataract surgery reduced the patients' anxiety, surgical fear, pain levels and positively affected their physiological parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• It is stated in the related studies that women having brachytherapy treatment experience emotions such as anxiety, pain, and humiliation. • Hand massage by using baby oil containing lavender applied to women receiving brachytherapy significantly reduced the severity of the pain. • Hand massage by using baby oil containing lavender applied to women receiving brachytherapy significantly reduced the severity of anxiety. This parallel-group randomized controlled study evaluated the effect of the hand massage practiced using baby oil with lavender on reducing pain and situational anxiety in women with brachytherapy. The study was completed with 36 patients. The treatment group included 18 patients, and the control group had 18. The data were collected through patient information form, visual analog scale, and state anxiety scale. Before the brachytherapy, three sessions of hand massages, each lasting 10 min (5 min for each hand), were performed using baby oil with lavender. Data collection forms were repeated after each session. The control group received routine treatment. Study groups were similar and homogeneous in terms of socio-demographic characteristics. The data obtained were assessed using Shapiro Wilk, Repeated Measures ANOVA, chi-square, and paired samples t -test. At the end of the brachytherapy, the pain and state anxiety scores of the group that applied hand massage were determined to be lower than the control group's at each three-time point (1st, 2nd, and 3rd-time points) (p <0.001). It was determined that hand massage using baby oil with lavender effectively reduced pain and anxiety. It can be practiced by certified nurses in clinics that perform brachytherapy as a noninvasive, safe, and affordable practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Aromatherapy is a holistic healing method to promote health and well-being by using natural plant extracts. However, its precise mechanism of action and influence on the endocrine system remains unclear. Since recent studies reported that a neuropeptide, oxytocin, can attenuate anxiety, we hypothesized that if oxytocin secretion is promoted through aromatherapy, it may improve mood and anxiety. The present study is aimed to investigate the relationship between oxytocin and the effects of aromatherapy with lavender oil on anxiety level, by measuring salivary oxytocin levels in healthy men and women. Methods: We conducted a randomized open crossover trial in 15 men and 10 women. Each participant received a placebo intervention (control group) and aromatherapy with lavender oil (aromatherapy group). For the aromatherapy group, each participant spent a 30-min session in a room with diffused lavender essential oil, followed by a 10-min hand massage using a carrier oil containing lavender oil. Anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before the intervention, 30-min after the start of intervention, and after hand massage, in both groups. Saliva samples were collected at the same time points of the STAI. Results: In women, either aromatherapy or hand massage was associated with a reduction in anxiety levels, independently. Moreover, salivary oxytocin levels were increased after aromatherapy. On the other hand, in men, anxiety levels were decreased after aromatherapy, as well as after hand massage, regardless of the use of lavender oil. However, there were no significant differences in changes of salivary oxytocin levels between the control and aromatherapy groups during the intervention period. Interestingly, there was a positive correlation between anxiety levels and salivary oxytocin levels before the intervention, but a negative correlation was observed after hand massage with lavender oil. Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate that in women, aromatherapy with lavender oil attenuated anxiety with increase in oxytocin level in women, whereas in men, there was no clear relationship of aromatherapy with anxiety or oxytocin levels but, there was a change in correlation between anxiety and oxytocin. The results of the present study suggest that the effect of aromatherapy can vary depending on sex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tindakan operasi merupakan ancaman yang aktual maupun potensial yang dapat menimbulkan stres psikologis maupun fisiologis pada pasien dan merupakan pengalaman yang sulit hampir bagi semua pasien. Ketika seseorang menghadapi berbagai macam stresor yang menyebabkan kecemasan dan rasa takut, bahkan rentang waktu tunggupun dapat menimbulkan kecemasan. Terapi non-farmakologi yang dapat diterapakan pada pasien pre operasi yaitu terapi hand massage untuk menurunkan tingkat kecemasan pada pasien. Tujuan studi ini adalah menganalisis intervensi terapi hand massage terhadap penurunan tingkat kecemasan pada pasien pre operasi. Penerapan studi kasus ini menggunakan metode pendekatan asuhan keperawatan dengan mengaplikasikan evideance based practice nursing pada dua pasien pre operasi yang mengalami kecemasan. Alat pengumpulan data dengan lembar pengkajian, dan kuesioner Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). Hasil penerapan menunjukkan adanya perubahan nilai tingkat kecemasan pada pasien 1 dari skor 24 (kecemasan berat) menjadi 14 (kecemasan sedang), pada pasien 2 dari skor 21 (kecemasan berat) menjadi 12 (kecemasan ringan). Intervensi ini dapat menjadi salah satu manajemen terapi yang dapat diaplikasikan untuk menurunkan tingkat kecemasan pada pasien pre operasi.

Anxiety in the preoperative stage reaches 534 million people, with an incidence rate of 5-25% among those aged 5-20 years and 50% among those aged 55 years and over, causing an increase in blood pressure that hinders rehabilitation efforts. One technique to reduce anxiety during surgery is hand massage. This research aims to understand better the effect of hand massage therapy on preoperative pain at RSI Ibnu Sina Padang in 2022. This research is experimental, using a pre - post-test design with 32 samples divided equally between intervention and control groups. The research was conducted for a full week at RSI Ibnu Sina Padang, Multazam Surgical Inpatient. Information was collected using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) and analyzed with the help of the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. Research based on the Wilcoxon test showed a difference in the severity of symptoms between the groups participating in the experiment before and after the application of hand massage therapy (p 0.0001 for both comparisons). The results of the Mann - Whitney U test showed that hand massage could reduce the level of pain experienced by surgical patients at RSI Ibnu Sina Padang (p = 0.0001).

The study was conducted to determine the effect of hand massage applied to preoperative children on anxiety level and hemodynamic variables. This research study is a randomized controlled trial with control and study groups, pre- and post-tests. This study was conducted between April and September 2017 with 84 children who were planned to receive an operation by applying general/local anesthesia in a province in the south of Turkey. The population of the research was composed of children between the ages 9 and 12 (study group = 42 and control group = 42). The data were collected through "Child and Parent Information Form," "State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children," "Physical Symptoms Follow-up Form for Anxiety," and "Satisfaction Evaluation Scale." The state-trait anxiety mean after hand massage was found to be 25.78 ± 5.90 in the study group, and 31.80 ± 6.51 in the control group (P <.05). There was a statistically significant difference (P <.05) between the systolic blood pressures and heart rate averages of the children in the study group after hand massage. There was a negative correlation between the satisfaction hand massage and state-trait anxiety means of the study group children (P <.05). Hand massage was found to have a positive effect on reducing anxiety, systolic blood pressure and heart rate. No effect was found on diastolic blood pressure, respiratory rate and SpO 2. We recommend that more extensive studies on hand massage are performed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Permasalahan pada pasien post operasi adalah rasa nyeri yang dirasakan akibat luka operasi. Setelah efek anestesi menurun maka pasien akan merasakan nyeri pada area payudara setelah dilakukan mastectomi. Hal ini akan mengakibatkan kondisi pasien merasa tidak nyaman, tidak tenang, gelisah dan berbagai gangguan perasaan lainnya. Salah satu terapi yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk menurunkan nyeri yaitu hand massage. Pada karya ilmiah akhir ners ini penulis bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan hand massage dalam penurunan intensitas nyeri pada pasien post operasi mastectomi. Studi kasus ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan asuhan keperawatan. Studi kasus dilaksanakan Januari 2023, di Ruang Rajawali 4B RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang pada 2 subyek studi. Kriteria inklusi yaitu pasien post operasi mastectomi, pasien berusia 18 – 65 tahun dan pasien yang bersedia menjadi responden. Pemberian hand massage dilakukan selama 6 hari dengan durasi keseluruhan 20 menit pukul 10.00 setelah 4 jam diberikan analgesik. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam studi kasus ini adalah Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) untuk pengukuran intensitas nyeri sebelum dan sesudah intervensi terapeutik. Penerapan hand massage mampu menurunkan nyeri pada pasien post operasi mastectomi, dimana terdapat perubahan dari hari pertama hingga hari terakhir, subjek I sebelum diberikan hand massage skala nyeri 6 menjadi 2 mengalami penurunan sebanyak 4 sedangkan pada subjek II sebelum diberika terapi hand massage skala nyeri 5 menjadi 1 mengalami penurunan sebanyak 4. Hand massage dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu alternatif tindakan dalam menurunkan nyeri pada pasien post operasi mastectomi.

• Reiki practice and hand massage decreased the pain and fatigue with rheumatoid arthritis patients. • It can be recommended to the clinical nurses to include the hand massage and Reiki applications in the pain and fatigue relieving intervention preferences. • Hand massage and Reiki practice are very important in reducing the pain and fatigue of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis in providing holistic nursing care. The present study was conducted in order to determine the effects of Reiki and hand massage on the pain and fatigue of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This study having a randomized controlled experimental design was carried out involving 105 individuals (35 in Reiki, 37 in hand massage, and 33 in control). Study data were collected between July 2020 and December 2021 by using a personal information form, Visual Analog Scale, and Piper Fatigue Scale. The mean pain score and the fatigue severity of patients decreased after Reiki and hand massage interventions and the difference was found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). Reiki and hand massage reduced the pain and fatigue levels of patients having rheumatoid arthritis. It is recommended to use Reiki and hand massage in managing the symptoms and providing patients with care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context: Surgical patients experience procedure-related anxiety preoperatively. With delays and long waiting periods, surgical patients can experience increased anxiety and decreased satisfaction with their hospital visit.Main Objectives: To evaluate whether a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage provided by the Caring Hands massage volunteers would reduce anxiety levels, increase satisfaction, and decrease physiological parameters among preoperative surgical patients.Design: This research study has a quasi-experimental design, with control and intervention groups, and pre and post-tests.Setting: This research study was conducted at Same Day Surgical Stations 53 and 63 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, in Rochester Minnesota.Patients: One hundred and thirty-eight surgical outpatients were recruited preoperatively, with 31 participants in the control group and 107 in the intervention group.Interventions: Patients in the control group were asked to rest for 15 min. Patients in the intervention group received a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage administered by the Caring Hands massage volunteers from the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Program.Main Outcome Measures: Patient anxiety level and physiological parameters were measured and recorded before and after a resting session (control group) or a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage session (intervention group). Patients in the intervention group were also surveyed for satisfaction. The feasibility of incorporating a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage into the preoperative routine was also analyzed.Results: After receiving a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage, patients experienced reduced anxiety levels and increased satisfaction. It was also found that it is feasible to add a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage to the routine of a same-day surgical station. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This was a randomized, placebo-controlled study. The sample consisted of 3 groups of patients: an experimental group, massage application with lavender oil (n = 15); a placebo group, massage application with ultrasound gel (n = 15); and a control group (n = 15). Massage application was performed 3 hours after analgesic application. Pain levels of the patients in the experiment and placebo groups were evaluated with a Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) at the 30th minute and the 3rd hour after the application. Similarly, the pain level of patients in the control group was also evaluated with the VRS at 3 hours after the initial analgesic administration and following the 30th minute and the 3rd hour. Generally, the VRS scores of the 3 groups did not show a significant difference in terms of group and time interaction (P = .221). However, there was a significant difference in VRS scores between the experimental and control groups at the 30th minute after the massage (P = .036). This difference was caused by the lower pain level of the group, which had massage with lavender (2.66 ± .89) compared with the control group (3.80 ± 1.01). According to the study results, while only hand massage application after gynecologic surgery was effective for a short period in decreasing postoperative pain, it was determined that massage application with lavender had a longer effect in decreasing postoperative pain. The results of this study showed that this inexpensive and easy-to-apply method can be safely performed by nurses on postoperative patients and can support pain management of patients in the first hours after gynecologic surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This parallel-group randomized controlled study evaluated the effect of the hand massage practiced using baby oil with lavender on reducing pain and situational anxiety in women with brachytherapy., Methods: The study was completed with 36 patients. The treatment group included 18 patients, and the control group had 18. The data were collected through patient information form, visual analog scale, and state anxiety scale. Before the brachytherapy, three sessions of hand massages, each lasting 10 min (5 min for each hand), were performed using baby oil with lavender. Data collection forms were repeated after each session. The control group received routine treatment. Study groups were similar and homogeneous in terms of socio-demographic characteristics. The data obtained were assessed using Shapiro Wilk, Repeated Measures ANOVA, chi-square, and paired samples t-test., Results: At the end of the brachytherapy, the pain and state anxiety scores of the group that applied hand massage   were determined to be lower than the control group's at each three-time point (1st, 2nd , and 3rd-time points) (p<0.001)., Conclusion: It was determined that hand massage using baby oil with lavender effectively reduced pain and anxiety. It can be practiced by certified nurses in clinics that perform brachytherapy as a noninvasive, safe, and affordable practice., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

This study was carried out to investigate the effects of hand massage and therapeutic touch on comfort and anxiety in the elderly living in nursing homes. The study was designed as a randomized controlled, experimental study (with a pre- and posttest control group). The study population comprised 255 older people aged 65–89 living in a nursing home in Izmir, a province in Turkey. The study sample included 30 older patients, who were assigned to hand massage (HM) (n = 10), therapeutic touch (TT) (n = 10) and control (C) (n = 10) groups. Of the elderly who participated in the study, 50% were female and 80% were single. It was determined that TT and HM decreased the anxiety and increased the comfort levels of the elderly living in the nursing home (p < 0.05). It is thought that nurses can easily integrate HM and TT which are non-medical, non-pharmacologic interventions with no adverse effects into care activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of hand massage on patient anxiety and comfort before cataract surgery. A randomized controlled trial. The 140 patients in this study were assigned to the intervention group (n = 70), which received a 10-minute hand massage before cataract surgery, and to the control group (n = 70), which received routine nursing care. The visual analog scale (VAS) and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were used to collect data. The median STAI state scores of the intervention and control groups were found to be 46.0 (44.7 to 48.0) and 57.0 (55.75 to 59.00), respectively. The VAS comfort score of the intervention group after hand massage (4.0 [1.7-5.0]) was lower than that of the control group immediately before surgery (8.0 [6.0-10.0]) (P <.05). In addition, except oxygen saturation, the remaining vital signs were lower in the intervention group. Hand massage reduced the anxiety of patients, positively affected their vital signs, and increased their comfort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to determine if aromatherapy hand massage (HM) could improve test anxiety and self-efficacy in nursing students. Participants were randomized to receive aromatherapy hand massage (AHM), unscented HM, or no intervention (C) 60 minutes before an examination. No significant differences were found, but analysis of the percentage change from the means demonstrated the largest decrease in test anxiety in the AHM group (AHM = −12.4%, HM = −8.63%, C = −1.76%). Self-efficacy trends followed a similar pattern (AHM = 5.93%, HM = −3.03%, C = 0.52%). The trends in the percentage change from the means indicate that a larger sample may show improvements in test anxiety and self-efficacy with the use of AHM, which could improve nursing students' academic performance and decrease attrition rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agitation in people with dementia is a growing concern as it causes distress for both patients and their nurses and may contribute to relational disorders. Previous studies involving patients with dementia living in long-term care facilities have reported decreased agitation following massage. The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of hand massage on agitation and biological markers of stress in patients with dementia hospitalized in an acute geriatric psychiatry service. In this randomized controlled trial we included 40 agitated patients with dementia with an intervention group and a control group. The study is designed to test the effect of seven hand massages over three continuous weeks on agitation and levels of salivary cortisol (sC) and alpha-amylase (sAA). Compared to the control group, the intervention group exhibited larger increases in sC and sAA at week 1 from before to after the massage, but larger decreases at week 2 and 3, with a significant group effect for sAA at week 2. Agitation scores were not significantly different between the groups but tended to decrease more in the intervention group than the control group. This study provides first encouraging results suggesting that hand massage might have beneficial effects on stress and agitation in hospitalized patients with dementia. It also highlights the challenges associated with conducting such studies with this complex patient population. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and the benefits of hand massage as part of routine care for patients with dementia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to be able to use the aroma hand massage as a skill that can be done by a nurse who does not have a special aromatherapy technique, we examine antistress effects of simplified aroma hand massage for healthy subjects. We evaluated the anti-stress action of aroma hand massage and the different components of the procedure in 20 healthy women in their twenties. We used autonomic nervous function measured via electrocardiogram as an index of stress. After conducting a baseline electrocardiogram, we induced stress in the participants by asking them to spend 30 minutes completing Kraepelin's arithmetic test. We then administered various treatments and examined the anti-stress effects. Kraepelin's test significantly increased sympathetic nervous function and significantly reduced parasympathetic nervous function. Compared with massage without essential oil or aroma inhalation, aroma hand massage significantly increased parasympathetic nervous function and significantly decreased sympathetic nervous function. The effect of the aroma hand massage persisted when the procedure was simplified. The anti-stress action of the aroma hand massage indicates that it might have beneficial application as a nursing technique. There are several limitations in this study; ambiguities of low component/high component ratio of heart rate variability and bias by small subjects groups of the same women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context: There are no studies on the effect of volunteer-provided hand massage in a busy chemotherapy outpatient practice.Objective: To assess the feasibility of introducing hand massage therapy into an outpatient chemotherapy unit and to evaluate the effect of the therapy on various symptoms experienced by cancer patients.Design: A pilot, quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest study.Setting: Chemotherapy outpatient clinic of a large tertiary care academic medical center.Patients/participants: Forty chemotherapy outpatients.Intervention: After being approached by a trained volunteer from a hand massage team, patients consented to receive a 20-minute hand massage before chemotherapy that was individualized according to patient preference and expressed needs.Main Outcome Measures: The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to measure pain, fatigue, anxiety, muscular discomfort, nervousness, stress, happiness, energy, relaxation, calmness, and emotional well-being (on a scale from 0-10) before and after the intervention; a satisfaction survey was administered after the therapy. Patients' demographic data were summarized with descriptive statistics, and VAS total scores were compared between groups at each time point with the two-group t test. Feasibility was evaluated from the number of patients who were approached, received a hand massage, and completed the study surveys.Results: Of the 40 participants, 19 were men (mean age, 59.5 years). Significant improvement after hand massage was indicated by VAS scores for fatigue, anxiety, muscular discomfort, nervousness, stress, happiness, energy, relaxation, calmness, and emotional well-being (P < .05). Pain scores also improved, but the difference was not statistically significant (P = .06). All patients indicated that they would recommend hand massage to other patients, and 37 were interested in receiving it during their next chemotherapy treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pain is a complaint which often happens to patients diagnosed with Cancer. Patients with breast cancer will feel pain when cancerous cells enlarge, wounds occur, and if metastasis happens. One of the simple ways to decrease the pain is to use hand massage relaxation technique. Therefore, this research was purposed to find out the effect of hand massage toward pain felt by patients with breast cancer. The research applied pre-experiment one group pre-post design. The population involved the patients with breast cancer experiencing pain. 11 respondents were chosen as the samples by using the probability sampling in which simple random sampling technique was applied in this research. The data were analyzed by using paired t-test. The result of research showed that before applying hand massage, the pain level was 5.09 on average, whereas the average pain level after applying hand massage was 3.09. It showed the difference on the pain level before and after applying hand massage. Furthermore, the result of research by using paired t-test showed that p value = 0.000 and α < 0.05. The research concluded that hand massage relaxation technique brought an effect toward the pain experienced by the patients with breast cancer. Hence, the nurses in hospital should be able to do this relaxation technique to make their patients relaxed so that they can be independent in fulfilling their daily needs.

Introduction: Anxiety is a common disorder in patients before surgery. Inappropriately managed anxiety can cause psychological and physiological reactions and will affect the process of surgery and recovery. Therefore, this study examined the effects of hand mas-sage on anxiety in patients undergoing ophthalmology surgery using local anesthesia. Methods: In this interventional study, 52 patients who were supposed to undergo oph-thalmology surgery using local anesthesia were studied. Patients were randomly as-signed to two groups of intervention, who received hand massage before surgery (n = 27) and control (n = 25). Massaging lasted for 5 minutes (2.5 minutes on each hand) before surgery. Stroking and scrubbing methods were performed by 2 trained research-ers. Anxiety level, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate were measured before and after the intervention in both groups. Anxiety was evaluated using Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Data was analyzed by chi-square, independent samples t-test, and paired t-test. Results: There were no significant differences in mean anxiety, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate between the two groups before the intervention (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant differenc in the mean stress level between the two groups after the intervention (p < 0.05). The two groups did not differ significantly in terms of physiological variables (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Our findings suggested that 5 minutes of hand massage before ophthalmology surgery (under local anesthesia) could reduce anxiety. Therefore, this method can be used to increase patient comfort and reduce anxiety before surgical interventions.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of hand massage with nail art on depression, self-esteem and vital signs of elderly women. Methods: The research design was one group pre and post test experimental design. Data were collected from December 7 to December 14, 2015. All participants had hand massage with nail art for 10 minutes. Depression, self-esteem and vital signs were measured before, immediately after the hand massage with nail art and one week later. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and repeated measures ANOVA with SPSS/Win 12.0 Program. Results: Depression (F=30.80, p<.001), self-esteem (F=60.02, p<.000), diastolic pressure (F=29.56, p<.001) and body temperature (F=13.87, p<.001) were significantly different compared to pre-study values. Systolic pressure (F=3.85, p=.059) and pulse rate (F=0.32, p=.576) had no significant difference compared to pre-study values. Conclusion: The findings of this research show that hand massage with nail art has positive effects on decreasing depression and improving self-esteem for senior women who chose nail polish colour by themselves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present study was conducted in order to determine the effects of Reiki and hand massage on the pain and fatigue of patients with rheumatoid arthritis., Methods: This study having a randomized controlled experimental design was carried out involving 105 individuals (35 in Reiki, 37 in hand massage, and 33 in control). Study data were collected between July 2020 and December 2021 by using a personal information form, Visual Analog Scale, and Piper Fatigue Scale., Results: The mean pain score and the fatigue severity of patients decreased after Reiki and hand massage interventions and the difference was found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). Reiki and hand massage reduced the pain and fatigue levels of patients having rheumatoid arthritis., Conclusion: It is recommended to use Reiki and hand massage in managing the symptoms and providing patients with care., (Copyright © 2022. Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Comments written in a prayer book in a hospital Chaplaincy Centre, about the area being a 'quiet oasis' in the middle of a busy hospital amid lots of anxiety and stress led to a focus group forming to explore ideas on how this could be addressed; a short term vision was the creation of an area (Oasis) in the Chaplaincy centre and longer term in other areas across the whole hospital. These areas would have an ambience of calm and relaxation where the use of colour, sound, aroma's and touch would be used to help in the reduction of stress and anxiety, this may be from forthcoming surgery, procedures or life in general from traumatic circumstances. The potential impact of this would be to aid recovery, potentially reduce other stress related illness and improve general well-being using strategies to include relaxation, breathing and visualisation techniques and aromatherapy hand massage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The world's population is ageing and while the vast majority of older people live independently, a significant number will develop dementia. Communication and interpersonal skills are essential in developing relationships. People with dementia may have complex health needs and may have limited language capacity and therefore the use of presence and touch and more specifically hand massage gains greater significance for their wellbeing. This paper describes the process of developing an educational dvd on the use of hand massage in the care of people with dementia which is easily accessible via the web. A description of the design and project management including post production editing is provided. A number of outcomes are identified including: dvd launch, development of local and national interest, facilitation of workshops and the securing of funding for research. The educational dvd is a resource for learning for health care professionals and members of the public. The initiative offers a way of using technology to support individuals, nurses, carers and families living with dementia. This project demonstrates collaboration and connection between practice, education and technology and highlights the importance of the cyclical nature of theory and practice in responding to health care needs of a community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: This study was conducted to analyze the effect of a hand massage on pain and depression, blood pressure, pulse and respiration number in older people living in a nursing home. Methods: The research was carried out using pre-post tests in a single-group quasi-experimental design and took place over the period from February to May 2013 in Istanbul. The study was conducted with 20 elderly individuals. The data for the study were collected with the "Questionnaire Form ", "McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire," and the "Geriatric Depression Scale." The hand massages were administered by the researchers according to the Kolcaba Hand Massage Protocol; the massage was given three days a week during six weeks, a total of 18 sessions, in the individual's room. The Wilcoxon and Friedman Tests were used in the evaluation. Results: The age of the elderly individuals in the study was 79.00±6.24 years. After the 18 sessions of hand massaging in the study, pain levels of the subjects (p<0.001) and their depression scores (p<0.01) displayed a significant decrease. In systolic blood pressure taken before, immediately after, and 30 minutes after, the massage exhibited a significant decrease after the first, third and sixth weeks in all of the readings (p<0.001). Diastolic blood pressure values, pulse and respiration rates taken before, immediately after, and 30 minutes after, the massage exhibited significant decreases after the third and sixth weeks (p<0.001). Conclusion: It was concluded that hand massage is effective in reducing pain and depression scores in the elderly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Anxiety in patients awaiting surgery and diagnostic procedures in an ambulatory department can affect the patient's physiological and psychological well-being and outcome. We conducted a quasi-experimental study at a midwestern US community hospital to determine the effects of hand massage on patient anxiety in the ambulatory surgery setting. We also investigated whether adding the hand massage procedure affected the timing and flow of procedures. The results indicated that hand massage reduces anxiety for patients awaiting ambulatory surgery and outpatient procedures. Participants who received hand massage experienced lower anxiety levels than those who received customary nursing care. In addition, the performance of hand massage did not affect the flow or timing of procedures. Hand massage is an easy procedure for nurses to learn and administer, and it is within the scope of perioperative nursing practice. AORN J 97 (June 2013) 708-717. AORN, Inc, 2013. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Multimodal approaches in behavioral treatment have gained recent interest, with proven efficacy for migraine. The utility of the Internet has been demonstrated for behavioral treatment of headache disorders, but not specifically for migraine. The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate an Internet-based multimodal behavior treatment (MBT) program for migraine and to test hand massage treatment as an adjunct. Methods. Eighty-three adults, 58 women and 25 men, with at least two migraine attacks a month were recruited via advertisements. An MBT program aiming at improvements in life-style and stress coping was developed for this study and, together with a diary, adapted for use over the Internet. Participants were randomized to MBT with and without hand massage and to a control group, and were followed for 11 months. Questionnaires addressing issues of quality of life (PQ23) and depressive symptoms (MADRS-S) were used. Results. A 50%, or greater, reduction in migraine frequency was found in 40% and 42% of participants of the two groups receiving MBT (with and without hand massage, respectively), who statistically were significantly more improved than participants in the control group. No effect of hand massage was detected, and gender did not show any independent contribution to the effect in a multivariate analysis. Conclusions. MBT administered over the Internet appears feasible and effective in the treatment of migraine, but no effect of hand massage was found. For increased knowledge on long-term effects and the modes of action of the present MBT program, further studies are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and aims. In recent years, the nursing profession used technology and pharmacology to relieve conditions such as pain, anxiety and insomnia that were once treated with massage. However, interest in massage has grown with the move to more holistic nursing. This review examines the physiological and psychological effects of slow-stroke back massage and hand massage on relaxation in older people and identifies effective protocols for massage in older people. Design. Review. Methods. Cooper’s five-stage model was used in the review process. The search strategy included all studies without limiters for dates through June 2009 in the following databases: Ovid Medline, Cochrane databases, PubMed, EBSCO, CINAHL, Health Resource, PychINFO and EMB Reviews 1991–June 2009. The quality of the research was evaluated using the Research Appraisal Checklist. Twenty-one studies met the inclusion criteria for massage, relevance to older people and rigorous research. Results. All studies using slow-stroke back massage and hand massage showed statistically significant improvements on physiological or psychological indicators of relaxation. The most common protocols were three-minute slow-stroke back massage and 10-minute hand massage. Conclusion. Physiological and psychological indicators suggest the effectiveness of slow-stroke back massage and hand massage in promoting relaxation in older people across all settings. Relevance to clinical practice. Studies are needed to anal yse the feasibility and cost effectiveness of massage to develop best practices for massage interventions in older people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a need to develop and test interventions for patients near end of life that are comforting, easy to learn and administer, and require little effort on the part of recipients. This experimental study tested the efficacy of bilateral hand massage for enhancing hospice patients' holistic comfort as measured with the Hospice Comfort Questionnaire (HCQ). We hypothesized that, over 3 time points, patients who received hand massage would have higher comfort and less symptom distress than a comparison group. Participants were randomized into treatment (received the intervention twice weekly for 3 weeks) or comparison groups (received the intervention once at the study's end). Findings indicated that patients receiving hand massage had increased comfort over time, while symptom distress remained flat in both groups. However, findings were insignificant. Ethical and practical issues experienced in this study are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of hand massage and foot massage on fatigue in hemodialysis patients. This randomized, controlled and quasi-experimental study was conducted between October 19, 2018 and February 11, 2019 with patients receiving hemodialysis therapy in the dialysis unit of a public hospital in Turkey. Data were collected using a Patient Identification Form and the Visual Analogue Scale for Fatigue. The study was carried out with 82 patients in three groups: a hand massage group (n = 27), a foot massage group (n = 27) and a control group (n = 28). The patients in the control group were not administered any treatments except for standard nursing interventions in the hemodialysis unit. In between-groups comparison the hand and foot massage groups' mean fatigue score decreased after the application compared to that of the control group (p < 0.05). Hand and foot massage were found to reduce fatigue in patients receiving hemodialysis. • Both hand massage and foot massage were effective in relieving fatigue in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. • Both massages showed their effect on patients at the end of the second week after the intervention. • Application of massage therapy has the potential to reduce fatigue in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context: Surgical patients experience procedure-related anxiety preoperatively. With delays and long waiting periods, surgical patients can experience increased anxiety and decreased satisfaction with their hospital visit., Main Objectives: To evaluate whether a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage provided by the Caring Hands massage volunteers would reduce anxiety levels, increase satisfaction, and decrease physiological parameters among preoperative surgical patients., Design: This research study has a quasi-experimental design, with control and intervention groups, and pre and post-tests., Setting: This research study was conducted at Same Day Surgical Stations 53 and 63 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, in Rochester Minnesota., Patients: One hundred and thirty-eight surgical outpatients were recruited preoperatively, with 31 participants in the control group and 107 in the intervention group., Interventions: Patients in the control group were asked to rest for 15 min. Patients in the intervention group received a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage administered by the Caring Hands massage volunteers from the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Program., Main Outcome Measures: Patient anxiety level and physiological parameters were measured and recorded before and after a resting session (control group) or a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage session (intervention group). Patients in the intervention group were also surveyed for satisfaction. The feasibility of incorporating a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage into the preoperative routine was also analyzed., Results: After receiving a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage, patients experienced reduced anxiety levels and increased satisfaction. It was also found that it is feasible to add a 15-minute non-therapeutic hand massage to the routine of a same-day surgical station., (Copyright © 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

This study aims to measure the effect of guided imagery and hand massage on self-rated wellbeing and pain for palliative care patients. This study adopted a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design. The sample consisted of n = 20 adult palliative care patients who received one session of guided imagery and hand massage. Self-reported levels of wellbeing and pain were measured on a scale of 0–10 before and after the intervention. Results were analyzed using a one-tailed sign test in SPSS Software. The intervention elicited a statistically significant improvement in self-reported levels of wellbeing (p =.029) and pain (p =.001). Feedback from participants showed the intervention was helpful and relaxing. The intervention had an immediate positive effect on wellbeing and pain among palliative care patients. Considering the promising results of this pilot study, guided imagery and hand massage should be studied further in the palliative care setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to determine the effects of hand massage on postoperative pain, and anxiety levels in liver transplant patients. This study was a randomised clinical trial. The study sample comprised 80 adult patients who had liver transplantation: 40 experimental and 40 control group. In the experimental group, the researcher performed hand massage. No treatment was performed in the control group. To analyse the data, descriptive statistics, a chi-squared test, a t -test for dependent groups, and a t -test for independent groups were used. According to hand massage follow-ups after liver transplantation, the mean scores of pain intensity and anxiety levels was lower, with a statistical significance in the experimental group compared with the control group in all measurements before and after hand massage (p < 0.001). The hand massage applied to liver transplant patients positively affected and decreased the severity of pain, and anxiety levels. • Hand massage is effective in reducing postoperative pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing liver transplantation. • The results of our study showed that hand massage, which is a complementary treatment, is effective in reducing post-transplant pain, improving anxiety levels and providing recovery in liver transplant patients. • The use of complementary therapies such as hand massage as well as medication will improve the quality of nursing care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]