The effect of foot reflexology applied to women aged between 40 and 60 on vasomotor complaints and quality of life

Abstract Purpose This study aims to identify the effects of foot reflexology applied to women on their vasomotor complaints and quality of life. Methods A randomised controlled study was conducted with 120 women. The experimental group received foot reflexology treatment, while the control group rec...

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Published in:Complementary therapies in clinical practice 2016-08, Vol.24, p.78-85
Main Authors: Gozuyesil, Ebru, Baser, Muruvvet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Foot
Hot Flashes - therapy
Humans
Internal Medicine
Massage - methods
Medical Education
Menopause
Middle Aged
Nursing
Quality of Life
Reflexology
Sweating
Vasomotor symptoms
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Summary:Abstract Purpose This study aims to identify the effects of foot reflexology applied to women on their vasomotor complaints and quality of life. Methods A randomised controlled study was conducted with 120 women. The experimental group received foot reflexology treatment, while the control group received nonspecific foot massage. Results The mean scores for hot flashes, sweats, and night sweats, were lower in the reflexology group than the control group after the practice; and the difference between the groups was statistically significant ( p  
ISSN:1744-3881
1873-6947
DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.05.011