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Effect of hand massage after abdominal surgery on pain, emotional symptoms and physiological parameters among
1Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Türkiye. sevim_cimke@hotmail.com.
Insights
Hand massage significantly reduced pain and emotional distress in children post-abdominal surgery. While immediate effects were positive, long-term benefits require further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pain Management
- Complementary Therapies
Background:
- Post-abdominal surgery pain and emotional distress are common in children.
- Non-pharmacological interventions are sought to manage these symptoms.
- Hand massage is a potential complementary therapy for pediatric pain relief.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of hand massage in alleviating pain and emotional symptoms in children after abdominal surgery.
- To assess the impact of hand massage on physiological parameters, specifically heart rate.
- To compare outcomes between children receiving hand massage and a control group.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled study involving 40 children (aged 7-12 years) undergoing abdominal surgery.
- Intervention group received a 10-minute hand massage 3 hours post-surgery.
- Pain, emotional scores, and heart rate were measured before, immediately after, and 30 minutes post-massage.
Main Results:
- Immediately post-massage, the intervention group showed significantly lower pain and emotional scores (p<0.05).
- Heart rate significantly decreased in the intervention group (p<0.001) but increased in the control group (p<0.001) immediately after massage.
- No significant differences in pain or emotional scores were observed between groups at 30 minutes post-massage (p=0.478).
Conclusions:
- Hand massage provides immediate relief from pain and emotional distress in children following abdominal surgery.
- The positive physiological effects, such as heart rate reduction, are most pronounced immediately after the intervention.
- Further research is needed to determine the duration of hand massage benefits and optimal protocols for pediatric post-surgical care.
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).
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