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KMID : 0939320060090010025
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Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2006 Volume.9 No. 1 p.25 ~ p.33
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The Effects of Foot Reflexology on Pain and Depression of Middle-aged Women with Osteoarthritis
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Oh Hyun-Sook
Ahn Seong-Ah
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was to examine the effects of foot reflexology on pain and depression of middle-aged women with Osteoarthritis
Method: The subjects were 41 osteoarthritis patients resided in the Jinju city from March to May, 2005. The foot reflexology was applied to the experimental group 3 times a week for 4 weeks, 30 minutes eachs. For the data analysis, χ²-test was conducted to verify the homogeneity of general characteristics, and t-test was done to verify the homogeneity of pain and depression. To examine the relative efficacy of the intervention, t-test, paired t-test and repeated measures ANOVA were conducted.
Results: After foot reflexology, the subjects in experimental group showed significant improvement in pain (F=155.77, p=.000) and depression ((F=20.00, p=.000).
Conclusion: The results suggest that the foot reflexology is effective in relieving of pain and depression. Therefore, it is necessary to develop foot reflexology as an independent nursing intervention.
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KEYWORD
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Foot, Reflexology, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Depression
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