The Effect of Foot Massage on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety Levels in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Experimental Study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effect of foot massage on postoperative pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.
Results Summary
Foot massage significantly reduced postoperative pain intensity at multiple time intervals (30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes) and decreased the need for analgesics in the experimental group compared to the control group. A positive relationship was also found between reduced pain intensity and lower state anxiety levels in the massage group.
Population
Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery (167 participants: 85 in the experimental group, 82 in the control group).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Intervention effects were measured at 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes post-intervention.
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
foot massage | decrease | pain intensity | patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery | - | was less than in the control group | #1 |
foot massage | decrease | need for analgesics | patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery | - | A significant reduction was determined | #2 |
- | increase | pain intensity and state anxiety levels | patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery | - | A significant positive relationship was found | #3 |
foot massage | decrease | postoperative pain and anxiety levels | patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery | - | decreased | #4 |
PURPOSE: This study determined the effect of foot massage on postoperative pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. METHODS: This study was conducted in a general surgery clinic of a university hospital between May 2016 and March 2018. The research sample consisted of 167 patients (85 in the experimental group and 82 in the control group) who met the research inclusion criteria. FINDINGS: The pain intensity of patients in the experimental group was less than in the control group at 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after intervention (P < .05). A significant reduction was determined in the need for analgesics for the patients in the experimental group compared with the control group (P < .05). A significant positive relationship was found between pain intensity and state anxiety levels in patients of the experimental group. CONCLUSIONS: Foot massage decreased postoperative pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.