Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 30, 2026

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Initiation Mechanism of 'Three-Method and Three-Acupoint' Tuina Analgesia in Rats with Nerve Injury
05:24

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Initiation Mechanism of 'Three-Method and Three-Acupoint' Tuina Analgesia in Rats with Nerve Injury

Published on: January 26, 2024

975

Effect of Foot Reflexology as an Add-on Intervention on Pain Among Women Having Undergone Mastectomy

Nivya Lukose, Sheela Pavithran, K Anu

    The Nursing Journal of India
    |January 30, 2019
    PubMed

    A single group quasi-experimental study was conducted among 40 women on the flrst day after they underwent mastectomy. Subjects were selected by convenience sampling technique. A single sessionfoot reflexology was administered among post-mastectomy women. Pain was assessed at baseline, post-test I (immediately after foot reflexology) and post-test II (30 minutes after foot reflexology). The findings revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between the pain scores at baseline and both the post-tests (t (39) = 2.9, p <0.05 and t ,(39)= - 4.418, p < 0.05). A statistically significant reduction in physiologic parameters was also observed from the baseline (systolic BP at post-test I (t(39) = 2.470, p < 0.05).

    More Related Videos

    Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience &#8211; An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram09:00

    Author Spotlight: Quantifying Pain Experience – An Illustrative Approach Using the Pain Body Diagram

    Published on: July 7, 2023

    4.5K
    An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP14:56

    An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP

    Published on: January 27, 2010

    22.0K

    Related Concept Videos

    Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes01:28

    Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes

    The human leg comprises an intricate system of muscles that facilitate the movement of feet and toes. Within this system, the muscles are categorized into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, each with a unique set of muscles carrying out specific functions.
    Anterior Compartment
    The anterior compartment includes muscles that contribute to the dorsiflexion of the foot. This compartment houses the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and extensor digitorum longus muscles....
    4.1K
    Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions01:03

    Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions

    Nursing interventions are chosen as part of the planning process to achieve patient outcomes. Once nursing diagnoses are determined, the goals and outcomes are specified, then the nursing interventions are selected and individualized according to the patient's situation.
    A nursing intervention is a treatment or action based on scientific concepts and knowledge from the nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences. Identifying and prioritizing nursing interventions based on the desired outcome...
    3.8K
    Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions01:29

    Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions

    Creating and executing a nursing diagnosis helps nurses plan care and guide patient, family, and community interventions. They are developed based on a patient's physical evaluation and support measuring the outcomes. It is not recommended to select random interventions throughout the planning process. Instead, consider the following six essential factors when choosing interventions:
    3.2K
    Pain01:20

    Pain

    Pain serves as a critical warning signal that alerts the body to potential or actual harm. When mechanical pressure on the skin is intense, such as from a sharp pinch, the sensation transitions from touch to pain. Similarly, extreme temperatures, like a hot pot handle, convert the sensation of heat into pain. Pain can also result from overstimulation of other senses, such as blinding light, loud noise, or the intense heat from habañero peppers. This ability to sense pain is essential for...
    1.4K
    Community Based Intervention01:30

    Community Based Intervention

    Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
    Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
    Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
    475
    Operant Conditioning Intervention01:24

    Operant Conditioning Intervention

    Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
    In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
    503