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'Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action'.
Whatley J, Perkins J, Samuel C. Whatley J, et al. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 Aug;48:101606. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101606. Epub 2022 May 18. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022. PMID: 35613519 Free article.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy focusing mainly on the application of pressure on the feet, hands and ears. ...The lack of clarity around the precise definition of reflexology and the challenges of researching the therapy as a treatment tailored to individual …
Reflexology is a complementary therapy focusing mainly on the application of pressure on the feet, hands and ears. ...The lack of cla …
Reflexology in oncological treatment - a systematic review.
Klaus M, Kutschan S, Männle H, Hübner J, Dörfler J. Klaus M, et al. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Jan 11;24(1):32. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04220-4. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024. PMID: 38212747 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: As cancer and its therapy comes with a wide range of negative effects, people look for options to mitigate these effects. Reflexology is among the options of complementary medicine. METHOD: In March 2022 a systematic search was conducted searching five electron …
BACKGROUND: As cancer and its therapy comes with a wide range of negative effects, people look for options to mitigate these effects. Ref …
Foot Reflexology: An Intervention for Pain and Nausea Among Inpatients With Cancer.
Anderson KD, Downey M. Anderson KD, et al. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2021 Oct 1;25(5):539-545. doi: 10.1188/21.CJON.539-545. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2021. PMID: 34533507 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Pain and nausea affect a significant number of patients with cancer. Applying foot reflexology to this population has had some positive effects, but more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy. ...Each group had a treatment session of 20-25 minutes in which …
BACKGROUND: Pain and nausea affect a significant number of patients with cancer. Applying foot reflexology to this population has had …
The effectiveness of aromatherapy, massage and reflexology in people with palliative care needs: A systematic review.
Candy B, Armstrong M, Flemming K, Kupeli N, Stone P, Vickerstaff V, Wilkinson S. Candy B, et al. Palliat Med. 2020 Feb;34(2):179-194. doi: 10.1177/0269216319884198. Epub 2019 Oct 29. Palliat Med. 2020. PMID: 31659939 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Aromatherapy, massage and reflexology are widely used in palliative care. Despite this, there are questions about their suitability for inclusion in clinical guidelines. ...Compared with a control, four evaluated aromatherapy, eight massage and six reflexolo …
BACKGROUND: Aromatherapy, massage and reflexology are widely used in palliative care. Despite this, there are questions about their s …
[Reflexology in patient rehabilitation with postoperative pain. (Literature review)].
Zagorulko OI, Medvedeva LA, Tsedinova YB, Kotenko KV. Zagorulko OI, et al. Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 2023;100(6):103-106. doi: 10.17116/kurort2023100061103. Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 2023. PMID: 38289312 Review. Russian.
The paper examines the possibilities of reflexology methods for the relief of acute and treatment of chronic postoperative pain. ...
The paper examines the possibilities of reflexology methods for the relief of acute and treatment of chronic postoperative pain. ...
Effects of reflexology on child health: A systematic review.
Karatas N, Dalgic AI. Karatas N, et al. Complement Ther Med. 2020 May;50:102364. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102364. Epub 2020 Mar 3. Complement Ther Med. 2020. PMID: 32444044
According to MeSH terminology, (zone therapy OR reflexology OR foot massage OR hand massage) AND (pediatrics OR child OR infant OR baby) were used. ...RESULTS: In all six of the RCTs, which included a total of 277 infants and children, the only method used was foot refl …
According to MeSH terminology, (zone therapy OR reflexology OR foot massage OR hand massage) AND (pediatrics OR child OR infant OR ba …
Foot reflexology for reduction of blood pressure in hypertensive individual: A systematic review.
Venugopal V, Yogapriya C, Deenadayalan B, Akila A, Poonguzhali S, Poornima R, Maheshkumar K. Venugopal V, et al. Foot (Edinb). 2023 Mar;54:101974. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2023.101974. Epub 2023 Feb 7. Foot (Edinb). 2023. PMID: 36804683

Randomized controlled trial with foot reflexology as an intervention for lowering blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients was included in the study. ...RESULTS: The pooled effect of SBP (SMD: -2.70, 95 % of CI: -6.79, 1.39, I(2) - 97 %, P < 0.001) and DBP (SMD: -2.

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Randomized controlled trial with foot reflexology as an intervention for lowering blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients was in …
Foot reflexology in the management of functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Yaqi H, Nan J, Ying C, Xiaojun Z, Lijuan Z, Yulu W, Siqi W, Shixiang C, Yue Z. Yaqi H, et al. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 Aug;40:101198. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101198. Epub 2020 May 8. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020. PMID: 32891277
The effect of foot reflexology on functional constipation remains controversial. Therefore, an evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials were conducted to investigate the effect of foot reflexology on functional constipation. …
The effect of foot reflexology on functional constipation remains controversial. Therefore, an evidence-based systematic review and m …
The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis study.
Şahan S, Güler S. Şahan S, et al. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2023 Oct 6;31:e4022. doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.6804.4022. eCollection 2023. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2023. PMID: 37820220 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: this meta-analysis study analyzed the effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients by combining the results of independent studies on this subject. ...CONCLUSION: it was concluded that foot reflexology can be used to reduce fatigue in he …
OBJECTIVE: this meta-analysis study analyzed the effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients by combining the resu …
The effectiveness of aromatherapy and reflexology in neurodegenerative disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Rawal R, Read J, Chesterman E, Walters K, Schrag A, Ambler G, Armstrong M. Rawal R, et al. Neurodegener Dis Manag. 2022 Oct;12(5):253-265. doi: 10.2217/nmt-2021-0056. Epub 2022 Jun 30. Neurodegener Dis Manag. 2022. PMID: 35770590 Free article.
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the evidence on effectiveness of aromatherapy and reflexology on all neurodegenerative conditions. We identified nine eligible studies (total sample n = 504 participants) all of which were on multiple scle …
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the evidence on effectiveness of aromatherapy and reflexology on …
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