The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Pain in Patients With Metastatic Cancer

Nancy Stephenson¹, Jo Ann Dalton, John Carlson

PMID: 14608562
DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2003.08.003

Abstract

Thirty-six oncology inpatients participated in this third pilot study investigating the effects of foot reflexology in which equianalgesic dosing was calculated. Foot reflexology was found to have a positive immediate effect for patients with metastatic cancer who report pain, although there was no statistically significant effect at 3 hours after intervention or at 24 hours after intervention. Further study is suggested for foot reflexology delivered by family in the homes for management of cancer pain.

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Citation:

Stephenson N, Dalton JA, Carlson J. The effect of foot reflexology on pain in patients with metastatic cancer. Appl Nurs Res. 2003;16(4):284–286. doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2003.08.003

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