The effects of foot reflexology on symptoms of discomfort in palliative care: a feasibility study

The effects of foot reflexology on symptoms of discomfort in palliative care: a feasibility study

Abstract Background In palliative care, the relief of discomfort is sought by an overall approach, combining prescribed medication and additional therapies, such as foot reflexology (FR). The main objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of FR in a population of inpatients in a palliati...

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Main Authors: Marie Lavarelo Marcolin, Andréa Tarot, Véronique Lombardo, Bruno Pereira, Axelle Van Lander, Virginie Guastella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Foot reflexology
Massage therapy
Palliative care
Sleep quality
Anxiety
Pain sleep disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-03873-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-03873-5

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