Effect of hand massage after abdominal surgery on pain, emotional symptoms and physiological parameters among children.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the effect of hand massage on pain, emotional symptoms, and physiological parameters in children after abdominal surgery.
Results Summary
Hand massage significantly reduced pain and emotional manifestation scores immediately after the intervention, along with a decrease in heart rate, though these effects were not sustained 30 minutes post-massage. No significant difference was observed between groups at the third measurement.
Population
Children aged 7-12 years who underwent abdominal surgery.
Effective Dosage
10-minute hand massage administered once, 3 hours after surgery.
Duration
Single 10-minute session.
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
hand massage | decrease | pain scores | children after abdominal surgery | - | significantly lower | #1 |
hand massage | decrease | emotional manifestation scores | children after abdominal surgery | - | significantly lower | #2 |
hand massage | no change | pain and emotional manifestation scores | children after abdominal surgery | - | no significant difference | #3 |
hand massage | decrease | heart rate | children after abdominal surgery | - | significantly decreased | #4 |
- | increase | heart rate | children after abdominal surgery | - | significantly increased | #5 |
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).