Year: 2023 | Month: September | Volume: 10 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 289-296
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230931
Unravelling the Role of Reflexology in Enhancing the Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Jolly Joseph1, Dr. Diana Lobo2
1Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sarvodaya College of Nursing & PhD Scholar at Laxmi
Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India
2Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore, India
Corresponding Author: Jolly Joseph
ABSTRACT
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are considered as the leading cause of mortality in India. There are medical and surgical management measures for cardiovascular diseases. Nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery should be of high quality as they face significant challenges and experience many physiological and psychological symptoms during the post-operative period which can adversely affect their quality of life.
Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of reflexology on quality of life of patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study of Forty patients undergoing cardiac surgery who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to intervention group(n=20) and control groups (n=20). Patients in the intervention group were given reflexology for 45 minutes consecutively for three post-operative days control group received only routine care. Quality of life was measured in the 1st,3rd and 4th month follow up using EURO QOL -5D scale.
Statistical Analysis: The data was analysed using SPSS software version 20. Independent t test was used for inter group comparison and repeated measures ANOVA was used for within group comparison.
Results: There was a statistically significant difference in the quality-of-life scores in the intervention group(P<0.001). Conclusion: The results showed that reflexology could improve the quality of life of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Reflexology is a simple and effective intervention and nurses can incorporate it in their daily clinical practice.
Keywords: Reflexology, Quality of life, Patients, Cardiac surgery
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