F1RefidQuick AuthorAuthorTitlePublication DatePeriodicalF8VolumeF10IssueF12Page Start-EndGroupF15Publication DataConditionCondition (to hide)Outcome Measurescleaned up resultsOutcome Measures_Total ParticipantsQuality Assignment (SIGN 50)AbstractKeywordsPowerPower1Provider TypeIntervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate)# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_double check # assignIntervention Description: DosagesIntervention Description: Dosages1*Meta-AnalysisRelevant Results _ConclusionsAdverse EventsPubMed Link
14 3465 Weinrich, 1990* S. P. Weinrich and M. C. Weinrich The effect of massage on pain in cancer patients 1990 Appl Nurs Res vol 3 vol 3 4 pages 140-5 Cancer pages 140-5 Appl Nurs Res, vol 3: 4, pages 140-5 Cancer 28c (18 M/10 F) cancer patients (mean age = 61.5) Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity) Medication use (pain) Pain: Visual Analog Scale, Medication use. 28 2-Acceptable Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions in decreasing pain is a top priority for clinical research. Unfortunately most of the research on cancer pain relief has been limited to treatment studies involving the administration of analgesics. Research is needed to determine which nonanalgesic methods of pain control are effective and under what conditions. Consequently an experimental study was designed to test the effectiveness of massage as an intervention for cancer pain. Twenty-eight patients were randomly assigned to a massage or control group. The patients in the massage group were given a 10 minute massage to the back; the patients in the control group were visited for 10 minutes. For males there was a significant decrease in pain level immediately after the massage. For females there was not a significant decrease in pain level immediately after the massage. There were no significant differences between pain 1 hour and 2 hours after the massage in comparison with the initial pain for males or females. Massage was shown to be an effective short-term nursing intervention for pain in males in this sample. Adult Not Described ND Researcher trained in massage Massage: 14 (0%); Attention (Active Control): 14 (0%). 14 (0%); 14 (0%). Massage: 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 1d + ND; Attention (Active Control): ND. 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 1d + ND; ND. Yes *Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity): p = Not Described (within groups) (between groups) (Massage / Active Control) for all time points; p = Not Significant (within groups) (Female Massage Therapy participants), p = 0.01 (within groups) (Male participants massage), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Male / Female Active Control participants) at post, Effect Size = -0.28, Active Control, pre / post; Medication use (pain): p = Not Significant (within groups) (Massage / Active Control) at post and 1h post; p = 0.006 (within groups) (Massage) at 2h post; p = 0.002 (within groups) (Female participants massage), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Male participants massage) at 2h post. Massage effective for: Pain. Authors report NO AEs occurred http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=weinrich++The+effect+of+massage+on+pain+in+cancer+patients
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Quick Author Weinrich, 1990*
Author S. P. Weinrich and M. C. Weinrich
Title The effect of massage on pain in cancer patients
Publication Date 1990
Periodical Appl Nurs Res
F8 vol
Volume 3
F10 vol 3
Issue 4
F12 pages
Page Start-End 140-5
Group Cancer
F15 pages 140-5
Publication Data Appl Nurs Res, vol 3: 4, pages 140-5
Condition Cancer
Condition (to hide) 28c (18 M/10 F) cancer patients (mean age = 61.5)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity) Medication use (pain)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale, Medication use.
Total Participants 28
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions in decreasing pain is a top priority for clinical research. Unfortunately most of the research on cancer pain relief has been limited to treatment studies involving the administration of analgesics. Research is needed to determine which nonanalgesic methods of pain control are effective and under what conditions. Consequently an experimental study was designed to test the effectiveness of massage as an intervention for cancer pain. Twenty-eight patients were randomly assigned to a massage or control group. The patients in the massage group were given a 10 minute massage to the back; the patients in the control group were visited for 10 minutes. For males there was a significant decrease in pain level immediately after the massage. For females there was not a significant decrease in pain level immediately after the massage. There were no significant differences between pain 1 hour and 2 hours after the massage in comparison with the initial pain for males or females. Massage was shown to be an effective short-term nursing intervention for pain in males in this sample.
Keywords Adult
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Researcher trained in massage
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Massage: 14 (0%); Attention (Active Control): 14 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 14 (0%); 14 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Massage: 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 1d + ND; Attention (Active Control): ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 1d + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity): p = Not Described (within groups) (between groups) (Massage / Active Control) for all time points; p = Not Significant (within groups) (Female Massage Therapy participants), p = 0.01 (within groups) (Male participants massage), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Male / Female Active Control participants) at post, Effect Size = -0.28, Active Control, pre / post; Medication use (pain): p = Not Significant (within groups) (Massage / Active Control) at post and 1h post; p = 0.006 (within groups) (Massage) at 2h post; p = 0.002 (within groups) (Female participants massage), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Male participants massage) at 2h post.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain.
Adverse Events Authors report NO AEs occurred
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=weinrich++The+effect+of+massage+on+pain+in+cancer+patients
15 3512 Wilkie, 2000* D. J. Wilkie, J. Kampbell, S. Cutshall, H. Halabisky, H. Harmon, L. P. Johnson, L. Weinacht and M. Rake-Marona Effects of massage on pain intensity, analgesics and quality of life in patients with cancer pain: a pilot study of a randomized clinical trial conducted within hospice care delivery 2000 Hospice Journal vol 15 vol 15 3 pages 31-53 Cancer pages 31-53 Hospice Journal, vol 15: 3, pages 31-53 Cancer: Cancer related pain 56c (34M/ 21W) cancer pain patients (mean age = 64) Pain Assessment Tool (pain intensity) Skilled Nursing Visit Report form (pain intensity) Numerical Rating Scale (emotional distress) Graham's Quality of Life (Quality of Life) Relaxation response (pulse) Pain: Pain Assessment Tool, Skilled Nursing Visit Report form; Stress: Numerical Rating Scale; Quality of Life: Graham's Quality of Life; Physiological: pulse. 56 3-Low Aims: In a randomized controlled clinical trial (RCCT) we examined the effects of tour massages on pain intensity prescribed IM morphine equivalent doses (IMMSEQ) hospital admissions and quality of life (QoL). Methods: Of 173 referred patients 29 (14 control 15 massage) com completed this pilot study. Subjects were 69% male and aged 63 years on average. Licensed therapists administered tour twice-weekly massages. Baseline and outcome measurements were obtained by other team members before the first and after the fourth massages. Results: Pain intensity pulse rate and respiratory rate were significantly reduced immediately after the massages. At study entry the massage group reported higher pain intensity (2.4 +/- 2.8 vs. 1.6 t 2.1) which decreased by 42% (1.4 +/- 1.5) compared to a 25% reduction in the control group (1.2 +/- 1.3) (p > .05). IMMSEQ doses were stable or decreased for eight patients in each group and increased for seven massage and six control group patients. One massage group and two control group patients were hospitalized. All initial QoL scores were higher in the massage group than in the control group but only current QoL was statistically significant. Both groups reported improved global QoL. The control group reported slight improvement in current QoL and satisfaction with QoL whereas these two aspects of QoL declined in the massage group even though their average QoL scores were higher than the control group at the end of the study. Conclusions: We demonstrated feasibility of conducting an RCCT in which we systematically implemented massage as a nonpharmacologic comfort therapy along with our usual hospice care. The massage intervention produced immediate relaxation and pain relief effects. A power analysis based on trends in the longer-term effects indicate that a study with 80 subjects per group is likely to detect statistically significant effects of usual hospice care with twice-weekly massage therapy sessions on pain intensity analgesic dosages and quality of life. Lessons we learned from conducting this pilot study are being used to improve documentation of our hospice program outcomes and to plan a definitive study. Massage Not Described ND Massage therapist Massage Therapy + hospice care: 31 (52%); Hospice Usual Care (Active Control): 25 (44%). 31 (52%); 25 (44%). Massage Therapy + hospice care: 4 x 30-45 mins, 2x/w, 2w + ND; Hospice Usual Care (Active Control): ND x ND, ND, 2w + ND. 4 x 30-45 mins, 2x/w, 2w + ND; ND x ND, ND, 2w + ND. Yes *Pain Assessment Tool (pain intensity): p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy) at pre/post time 2, 3 and 4, Effect Size = -0.28, Active Control, pre / post; Skilled Nursing Visit Report form (pain intensity): p = Not Described; Numerical Rating Scale (emotional distress): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Massage Therapy) at all time points; Graham's Quality of Life (Quality of Life): p < 0.03 (between groups) at end of study; Relaxation response (pulse): p < 0.05 (between groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Stress, Quality of Life, Physiological. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Effects+of+massage+on+pain+intensity%2C+analgesics+and+quality+of+life+in+patients+with+cancer+pain%3A+a+pilot+study+of+a+randomized+clinical+trial+conducted+within+hospice+care+delivery
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Quick Author Wilkie, 2000*
Author D. J. Wilkie, J. Kampbell, S. Cutshall, H. Halabisky, H. Harmon, L. P. Johnson, L. Weinacht and M. Rake-Marona
Title Effects of massage on pain intensity, analgesics and quality of life in patients with cancer pain: a pilot study of a randomized clinical trial conducted within hospice care delivery
Publication Date 2000
Periodical Hospice Journal
F8 vol
Volume 15
F10 vol 15
Issue 3
F12 pages
Page Start-End 31-53
Group Cancer
F15 pages 31-53
Publication Data Hospice Journal, vol 15: 3, pages 31-53
Condition Cancer: Cancer related pain
Condition (to hide) 56c (34M/ 21W) cancer pain patients (mean age = 64)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Pain Assessment Tool (pain intensity) Skilled Nursing Visit Report form (pain intensity) Numerical Rating Scale (emotional distress) Graham's Quality of Life (Quality of Life) Relaxation response (pulse)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Pain Assessment Tool, Skilled Nursing Visit Report form; Stress: Numerical Rating Scale; Quality of Life: Graham's Quality of Life; Physiological: pulse.
Total Participants 56
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 3-Low
Abstract Aims: In a randomized controlled clinical trial (RCCT) we examined the effects of tour massages on pain intensity prescribed IM morphine equivalent doses (IMMSEQ) hospital admissions and quality of life (QoL). Methods: Of 173 referred patients 29 (14 control 15 massage) com completed this pilot study. Subjects were 69% male and aged 63 years on average. Licensed therapists administered tour twice-weekly massages. Baseline and outcome measurements were obtained by other team members before the first and after the fourth massages. Results: Pain intensity pulse rate and respiratory rate were significantly reduced immediately after the massages. At study entry the massage group reported higher pain intensity (2.4 +/- 2.8 vs. 1.6 t 2.1) which decreased by 42% (1.4 +/- 1.5) compared to a 25% reduction in the control group (1.2 +/- 1.3) (p > .05). IMMSEQ doses were stable or decreased for eight patients in each group and increased for seven massage and six control group patients. One massage group and two control group patients were hospitalized. All initial QoL scores were higher in the massage group than in the control group but only current QoL was statistically significant. Both groups reported improved global QoL. The control group reported slight improvement in current QoL and satisfaction with QoL whereas these two aspects of QoL declined in the massage group even though their average QoL scores were higher than the control group at the end of the study. Conclusions: We demonstrated feasibility of conducting an RCCT in which we systematically implemented massage as a nonpharmacologic comfort therapy along with our usual hospice care. The massage intervention produced immediate relaxation and pain relief effects. A power analysis based on trends in the longer-term effects indicate that a study with 80 subjects per group is likely to detect statistically significant effects of usual hospice care with twice-weekly massage therapy sessions on pain intensity analgesic dosages and quality of life. Lessons we learned from conducting this pilot study are being used to improve documentation of our hospice program outcomes and to plan a definitive study.
Keywords Massage
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Massage therapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Massage Therapy + hospice care: 31 (52%); Hospice Usual Care (Active Control): 25 (44%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 31 (52%); 25 (44%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Massage Therapy + hospice care: 4 x 30-45 mins, 2x/w, 2w + ND; Hospice Usual Care (Active Control): ND x ND, ND, 2w + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 4 x 30-45 mins, 2x/w, 2w + ND; ND x ND, ND, 2w + ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Pain Assessment Tool (pain intensity): p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy) at pre/post time 2, 3 and 4, Effect Size = -0.28, Active Control, pre / post; Skilled Nursing Visit Report form (pain intensity): p = Not Described; Numerical Rating Scale (emotional distress): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Massage Therapy) at all time points; Graham's Quality of Life (Quality of Life): p < 0.03 (between groups) at end of study; Relaxation response (pulse): p < 0.05 (between groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Stress, Quality of Life, Physiological.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Effects+of+massage+on+pain+intensity%2C+analgesics+and+quality+of+life+in+patients+with+cancer+pain%3A+a+pilot+study+of+a+randomized+clinical+trial+conducted+within+hospice+care+delivery
16 3515 Williams, 2002 A. F. Williams, A. Vadgama, P. J. Franks and P. S. Mortimer A randomized controlled crossover study of manual lymphatic drainage therapy in women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema 2002 Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) vol 11 vol 11 4 pages 254-61 Cancer pages 254-61 Eur J Cancer Care (Engl), vol 11: 4, pages 254-61 Cancer: Unilateral breast cancer-related lymphoedema 31c women with unilateral breast cancer-related lymphoedema (mean age = 59.5) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (pain) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (discomfort) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (heaviness) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (fullness) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (bursting) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (hardness) European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (worry, irritability, tension, feelings of depression) European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Dysponea) European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Sleep disturbance) Excess limb volume Caliper creep (affected sides) Caliper creep (unaffected sides) Skin ultrasound (Dermal thickness) Pain: Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale; Mood: European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30; Quality of Life: European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Co 31 2-Acceptable This paper describes a randomized controlled crossover study examining the effects of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in 31 women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema. MLD is a type of massage used in combination with skin care support/compression therapy and exercise in the management of lymphoedema. A modified version of MLD referred to as simple lymphatic drainage (SLD) is commonly taught as a self-help measure. There has been limited research into the efficacy of MLD and SLD. The study reported here explores the effects of MLD and SLD on a range of outcome measures. The findings demonstrate that MLD significantly reduces excess limb volume (difference d=71 95% CI=16-126 P=0.013) and reduced dermal thickness in the upper arm (d=0.15 95% CI=0.12-0.29 P =0.03). Quality of life in terms of emotional function (d=7.2 95% CI=2.3-12.1 P=0.006) dyspnoea (d=-4.6 95% CI=-9.1 to -0.15 P=0.04) and sleep disturbance (d =-9.2 95% CI=-17.4 to -1.0 P=0.03) and a number of altered sensations such as pain and heaviness were also significantly improved by MLD. The study provides evidence to support the use of MLD in women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema. The limitations of the study are outlined and future areas for study are highlighted. Breast Neoplasms/*complications Not Described ND Therapist (type not specified) Manual Lymphatic Drainage: 15 (0%); Simple Lymphatic Drainage: 16 (13%). 15 (0%); 16 (13%). Manual Lymphatic Drainage: 15 x 45 mins, daily, 3w + ND; Simple Lymphatic Drainage: 15 x 20 mins, 1x, 3w + ND. 15 x 45 mins, daily, 3w + ND; 15 x 20 mins, 1x, 3w + ND. No Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (pain): p = 0.01 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (discomfort): p = 0.002 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (heaviness): p = 0.003 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (fullness): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (bursting): p = 0.008 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (hardness): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (worry, irritability, tension, feelings of depression): p = 0.0006 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Dysponea): p = 0.04 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Sleep disturbance): p = 0.03 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; Excess limb volume: p = 0.013 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; Caliper creep (affected sides): p = Not Significant (within groups) (both groups) over time; Caliper creep (unaffected sides): p = 0.05 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Simple Lymphatic Drainage) over time; Skin ultrasound (Dermal thickness): p = 0.03 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time Massage effective for: Pain, Quality of Life, Physiological. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=williams++A+randomized+controlled+crossover+study+of+manual+lymphatic+drainage+therapy+in+women+with+breast+cancer-related+lymphoedema
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Author A. F. Williams, A. Vadgama, P. J. Franks and P. S. Mortimer
Title A randomized controlled crossover study of manual lymphatic drainage therapy in women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema
Publication Date 2002
Periodical Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)
F8 vol
Volume 11
F10 vol 11
Issue 4
F12 pages
Page Start-End 254-61
Group Cancer
F15 pages 254-61
Publication Data Eur J Cancer Care (Engl), vol 11: 4, pages 254-61
Condition Cancer: Unilateral breast cancer-related lymphoedema
Condition (to hide) 31c women with unilateral breast cancer-related lymphoedema (mean age = 59.5)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (pain) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (discomfort) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (heaviness) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (fullness) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (bursting) Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (hardness) European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (worry, irritability, tension, feelings of depression) European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Dysponea) European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Sleep disturbance) Excess limb volume Caliper creep (affected sides) Caliper creep (unaffected sides) Skin ultrasound (Dermal thickness)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale; Mood: European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30; Quality of Life: European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Co
Total Participants 31
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract This paper describes a randomized controlled crossover study examining the effects of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in 31 women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema. MLD is a type of massage used in combination with skin care support/compression therapy and exercise in the management of lymphoedema. A modified version of MLD referred to as simple lymphatic drainage (SLD) is commonly taught as a self-help measure. There has been limited research into the efficacy of MLD and SLD. The study reported here explores the effects of MLD and SLD on a range of outcome measures. The findings demonstrate that MLD significantly reduces excess limb volume (difference d=71 95% CI=16-126 P=0.013) and reduced dermal thickness in the upper arm (d=0.15 95% CI=0.12-0.29 P =0.03). Quality of life in terms of emotional function (d=7.2 95% CI=2.3-12.1 P=0.006) dyspnoea (d=-4.6 95% CI=-9.1 to -0.15 P=0.04) and sleep disturbance (d =-9.2 95% CI=-17.4 to -1.0 P=0.03) and a number of altered sensations such as pain and heaviness were also significantly improved by MLD. The study provides evidence to support the use of MLD in women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema. The limitations of the study are outlined and future areas for study are highlighted.
Keywords Breast Neoplasms/*complications
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Therapist (type not specified)
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Manual Lymphatic Drainage: 15 (0%); Simple Lymphatic Drainage: 16 (13%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 15 (0%); 16 (13%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Manual Lymphatic Drainage: 15 x 45 mins, daily, 3w + ND; Simple Lymphatic Drainage: 15 x 20 mins, 1x, 3w + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 15 x 45 mins, daily, 3w + ND; 15 x 20 mins, 1x, 3w + ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (pain): p = 0.01 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (discomfort): p = 0.002 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (heaviness): p = 0.003 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (fullness): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (bursting): p = 0.008 (between groups) over time; Symptoms / Altered Sensations Scale (hardness): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (worry, irritability, tension, feelings of depression): p = 0.0006 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Dysponea): p = 0.04 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (Sleep disturbance): p = 0.03 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; Excess limb volume: p = 0.013 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time; Caliper creep (affected sides): p = Not Significant (within groups) (both groups) over time; Caliper creep (unaffected sides): p = 0.05 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Simple Lymphatic Drainage) over time; Skin ultrasound (Dermal thickness): p = 0.03 (within groups) (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) over time
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Quality of Life, Physiological.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=williams++A+randomized+controlled+crossover+study+of+manual+lymphatic+drainage+therapy+in+women+with+breast+cancer-related+lymphoedema
90 Albert, 2009 N. M. Albert, A. M. Gillinov, B. W. Lytle, J. Feng, R. Cwynar and E. H. Blackstone A randomized trial of massage therapy after heart surgery 2009 Heart Lung vol 38 vol 38 6 pages 480-90 Surgery pages 480-90 Heart Lung, vol 38: 6, pages 480-90 Surgery: Cardiac 252ac (184 M/68 F) patients scheduled for open heart surgery (mean age = 65) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Beck Anxiety Index (anxiety) Beck Depression Index Primary Care version (depression) Profile of Mood States (all subscales) Heart Rate Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Beck Anxiety Index, Beck Depression Index Primary Care version, Profile of Mood States; Physiological: Heart Rate, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure. 287 2-Acceptable OBJECTIVES: To determine whether massage therapy improves postoperative mood pain anxiety and physiologic measurements; shortens hospital stay; and decreases occurrence of atrial fibrillation. METHODS: Two hundred fifty-two adults undergoing cardiac surgery were randomized to usual postoperative care (n=126) or usual care plus two massages (n=126). Assessments of mood depression anxiety pain physiologic status cardiac rhythm and hospital length of stay were completed. Logistic and linear regressions were performed. RESULTS: Preoperative pain mood and affective state scores were positively associated with postoperative scores; however there were no postoperative differences between groups for any measures (P=.11 to .93). There were no differences in physiologic variables except lower postoperative blood pressure after massage (P = .01). Postoperative atrial fibrillation occurrence (P = .6) and median postoperative hospital length of stay (P = .4) were similar between groups. CONCLUSION: Massage therapy is feasible in cardiac surgical patients; however it does not yield therapeutic benefit. Nevertheless it should be a patient-selected and -paid option. Adolescent Yes, power achieved Yes, a power analysis indicated that a sample size of 100 patients/group would provide 80% power to detect a difference between premassage and postmassage mean scores for pain, anxiety, mood (not including fatigue), depression, respiratory rate, and blood Massage therapist Massage Therapy: 146 (14%); Standard Care: 141 (11%). 146 (14%); 141 (11%). 287 Massage Therapy: 2 x 30 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; Standard Care: ND. 2 x 30 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; ND. No Visual Analog Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Beck Anxiety Index (anxiety): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Beck Depression Index Primary Care version (depression): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Profile of Mood States (all subscales): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Heart Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) at all time points; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.01 (between groups) at post- op 2d, 3d; p = Not Significant (between groups) at post-op 4d, 5d; Systolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.03 (between groups) at post-op 2d, 3d; p = Not Significant (between groups) at post-op 4d, 5d. Massage effective for: Physiological. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19944872
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Author N. M. Albert, A. M. Gillinov, B. W. Lytle, J. Feng, R. Cwynar and E. H. Blackstone
Title A randomized trial of massage therapy after heart surgery
Publication Date 2009
Periodical Heart Lung
F8 vol
Volume 38
F10 vol 38
Issue 6
F12 pages
Page Start-End 480-90
Group Surgery
F15 pages 480-90
Publication Data Heart Lung, vol 38: 6, pages 480-90
Condition Surgery: Cardiac
Condition (to hide) 252ac (184 M/68 F) patients scheduled for open heart surgery (mean age = 65)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain) Beck Anxiety Index (anxiety) Beck Depression Index Primary Care version (depression) Profile of Mood States (all subscales) Heart Rate Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Beck Anxiety Index, Beck Depression Index Primary Care version, Profile of Mood States; Physiological: Heart Rate, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure.
Total Participants 287
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine whether massage therapy improves postoperative mood pain anxiety and physiologic measurements; shortens hospital stay; and decreases occurrence of atrial fibrillation. METHODS: Two hundred fifty-two adults undergoing cardiac surgery were randomized to usual postoperative care (n=126) or usual care plus two massages (n=126). Assessments of mood depression anxiety pain physiologic status cardiac rhythm and hospital length of stay were completed. Logistic and linear regressions were performed. RESULTS: Preoperative pain mood and affective state scores were positively associated with postoperative scores; however there were no postoperative differences between groups for any measures (P=.11 to .93). There were no differences in physiologic variables except lower postoperative blood pressure after massage (P = .01). Postoperative atrial fibrillation occurrence (P = .6) and median postoperative hospital length of stay (P = .4) were similar between groups. CONCLUSION: Massage therapy is feasible in cardiac surgical patients; however it does not yield therapeutic benefit. Nevertheless it should be a patient-selected and -paid option.
Keywords Adolescent
Power Yes, power achieved
Power1 Yes, a power analysis indicated that a sample size of 100 patients/group would provide 80% power to detect a difference between premassage and postmassage mean scores for pain, anxiety, mood (not including fatigue), depression, respiratory rate, and blood
Provider Type Massage therapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Massage Therapy: 146 (14%); Standard Care: 141 (11%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 146 (14%); 141 (11%).
double check # assign 287
Intervention Description: Dosages Massage Therapy: 2 x 30 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; Standard Care: ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 2 x 30 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Visual Analog Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Beck Anxiety Index (anxiety): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Beck Depression Index Primary Care version (depression): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Profile of Mood States (all subscales): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Heart Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) at all time points; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.01 (between groups) at post- op 2d, 3d; p = Not Significant (between groups) at post-op 4d, 5d; Systolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.03 (between groups) at post-op 2d, 3d; p = Not Significant (between groups) at post-op 4d, 5d.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Physiological.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19944872
2 275 Bauer, 2010 B. A. Bauer, S. M. Cutshall, L. J. Wentworth, D. Engen, P. K. Messner, C. M. Wood, K. M. Brekke, R. F. Kelly and T. M. Sundt, 3rd Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery: a randomized study 2010 Complement Ther Clin Pract vol 16 vol 16 2 pages 70-5 Surgery pages 70-5 Complement Ther Clin Pract, vol 16: 2, pages 70-5 Surgery: Cardiac 164ac (139 M/25 F) patients scheduled for cardiac surgery (mean age = 65.5) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) Visual Analog Scale (tension) Visual Analog Scale (relaxation) Amount of sleep Length of hospital stay Heart Rate Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure Respiration Rate Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Visual Analog Scale; Sleep: Amount of sleep; Quality of Life: Length of hospital stay; Physiological: Heart Rate, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure, Respiration Rate. 164 2-Acceptable Integrative therapies such as massage have gained support as interventions that improve the overall patient experience during hospitalization. Cardiac surgery patients undergo long procedures and commonly have postoperative back and shoulder pain anxiety and tension. Given the promising effects of massage therapy for alleviation of pain tension and anxiety we studied the efficacy and feasibility of massage therapy delivered in the postoperative cardiovascular surgery setting. Patients were randomized to receive a massage or to have quiet relaxation time (control). In total 113 patients completed the study (massage n=62; control n=51). Patients receiving massage therapy had significantly decreased pain anxiety and tension. Patients were highly satisfied with the intervention and no major barriers to implementing massage therapy were identified. Massage therapy may be an important component of the healing experience for patients after cardiovascular surgery. Aged Yes, power achieved Yes, Results of the pilot study indicated that a minimum of 50 patients in each group would have 80% power to detect a difference of 1.6 points or more between the massage and standard care groups. I Massage therapist Massage Therapy: 82 (24%); Relaxation sessions: 82 (28%). 82 (24%); 82 (28%). Massage Therapy: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; Relaxation sessions: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND. No Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Visual Analog Scale (tension): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Visual Analog Scale (relaxation): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Amount of sleep: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Length of hospital stay (Quality of Life): p = Not Significant (between groups) at study end; Heart Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Systolic Blood Pressure: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Respiration Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Mood. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=baur++Effect+of+massage+therapy+on+pain%2C+anxiety%2C+and+tension+after+cardiac+surgery%3A+a+randomized+study
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Author B. A. Bauer, S. M. Cutshall, L. J. Wentworth, D. Engen, P. K. Messner, C. M. Wood, K. M. Brekke, R. F. Kelly and T. M. Sundt, 3rd
Title Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery: a randomized study
Publication Date 2010
Periodical Complement Ther Clin Pract
F8 vol
Volume 16
F10 vol 16
Issue 2
F12 pages
Page Start-End 70-5
Group Surgery
F15 pages 70-5
Publication Data Complement Ther Clin Pract, vol 16: 2, pages 70-5
Condition Surgery: Cardiac
Condition (to hide) 164ac (139 M/25 F) patients scheduled for cardiac surgery (mean age = 65.5)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) Visual Analog Scale (tension) Visual Analog Scale (relaxation) Amount of sleep Length of hospital stay Heart Rate Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure Respiration Rate
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Visual Analog Scale; Sleep: Amount of sleep; Quality of Life: Length of hospital stay; Physiological: Heart Rate, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure, Respiration Rate.
Total Participants 164
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract Integrative therapies such as massage have gained support as interventions that improve the overall patient experience during hospitalization. Cardiac surgery patients undergo long procedures and commonly have postoperative back and shoulder pain anxiety and tension. Given the promising effects of massage therapy for alleviation of pain tension and anxiety we studied the efficacy and feasibility of massage therapy delivered in the postoperative cardiovascular surgery setting. Patients were randomized to receive a massage or to have quiet relaxation time (control). In total 113 patients completed the study (massage n=62; control n=51). Patients receiving massage therapy had significantly decreased pain anxiety and tension. Patients were highly satisfied with the intervention and no major barriers to implementing massage therapy were identified. Massage therapy may be an important component of the healing experience for patients after cardiovascular surgery.
Keywords Aged
Power Yes, power achieved
Power1 Yes, Results of the pilot study indicated that a minimum of 50 patients in each group would have 80% power to detect a difference of 1.6 points or more between the massage and standard care groups. I
Provider Type Massage therapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Massage Therapy: 82 (24%); Relaxation sessions: 82 (28%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 82 (24%); 82 (28%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Massage Therapy: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; Relaxation sessions: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND;
Intervention Description: Dosages1 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Visual Analog Scale (tension): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Visual Analog Scale (relaxation): p < 0.001 (between groups) at 4d; Amount of sleep: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Length of hospital stay (Quality of Life): p = Not Significant (between groups) at study end; Heart Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Systolic Blood Pressure: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Respiration Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Mood.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=baur++Effect+of+massage+therapy+on+pain%2C+anxiety%2C+and+tension+after+cardiac+surgery%3A+a+randomized+study
3 451 Braun, 2012* L. A. Braun, C. Stanguts, L. Casanelia, O. Spitzer, E. Paul, N. J. Vardaxis and F. Rosenfeldt Massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients--a randomized trial 2012 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg vol 144 vol 144 6 pages 1453-9, 1459.e1 Surgery pages 1453-9, 1459.e1 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, vol 144: 6, pages 1453-9, 1459.e1 Surgery: Cardiothoracic 152ac (133 M/19 F) patients scheduled to undergo cardiothoracic surgery (mean age = 66.7) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (muscular tension) Primary areas of patient discomfort recorded by nurses (pain) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) Visual Analog Scale (relaxation) Patient satisfaction recorded by nurses Pain: Visual Analog Scale, Primary areas of patient discomfort recorded by nurses; Mood: Visual Analog Scale; Quality of Life: Visual Analog Scale, Patient satisfaction recorded by nurses. 152 2-Acceptable OBJECTIVES: To determine whether massage significantly reduces anxiety pain and muscular tension and enhances relaxation compared with an equivalent period of rest time after cardiac surgery. The feasibility of delivering the treatment effects on heart rate blood pressure and respiratory rate and patient satisfaction were also assessed. METHODS: Elective cardiac surgery patients were randomized to receive massage or rest time at 2 points after surgery. Visual analog scales were used to measure pain anxiety relaxation muscular tension and satisfaction. Heart rate respiratory rate and blood pressure were measured before and after treatment. Focus groups and feedback were used to collect qualitative data about clinical significance and feasibility. RESULTS: A total of 152 patients (99% response rate) participated. Massage therapy produced a significantly greater reduction in pain (P = .001) anxiety (P < .0001) and muscular tension (P = .002) and increases in relaxation (P < .0001) and satisfaction (P = .016) compared to the rest time. No significant differences were seen for heart rate respiratory rate and blood pressure. Pain was significantly reduced after massage on day 3 or 4 (P < .0001) and day 5 or 6 (P = .003). The control group experienced no significant change at either time. Anxiety (P < .0001) and muscular tension (P < .0001) were also significantly reduced in the massage group at both points. Relaxation was significantly improved on day 3 or 4 for both groups (massage P < .0001; rest time P = .006) but only massage was effective on day 5 or 6 (P < .0001). Nurses and physiotherapists observed patient improvements and helped facilitate delivery of the treatment by the massage therapists on the ward. CONCLUSIONS: Massage therapy significantly reduced the pain anxiety and muscular tension and improves relaxation and satisfaction after cardiac surgery. Aged Yes, power achieved Yes, From the available published data, a sample size of 50 patients per group was determined as being able to provide 80%power to detect a difference in the pain score equivalent to approximately 56%of 1 standard deviation in continuous, normally distrib Massage therapist Massage Therapy: ND (ND); Rest (Active Control): ND (ND). ND (ND); ND (ND). Massage Therapy: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; Rest (Active Control): 2 x 20 mins, 2x, ND + ND. 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; 2 x 20 mins, 2x, ND + ND. Yes *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p < 0.001 (between groups) at 3-4d; p = 0.003 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p = Not Significant (between groups) at 5-6d, Effect Size = -2.12, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (muscular tension): p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = 0.01 (within groups) (Active Control) at 3-4d; p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control) at 5-6d; p = 0.002 (between groups) over time; Primary areas of patient discomfort recorded by nurses (pain): p = Not Described; *Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p < 0.001 (between groups) at 3-4d; p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p = Not Significant (between groups) 5-6d, Effect Size = -1.84, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (relaxation): p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = 0.006 (within groups) (Active Control) at 3-4d; p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control) at 5-6d; p < 0.0001 (between groups) over time; Patient satisfaction recorded by nurses: p = 0.03 (within groups) (Massage Therapy) at 3-4d; p = Not Significant (within groups) (both groups) at 5-6d; p = 0.16 (between groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Mood, Quality of Life. Authors report NO AEs occurred http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=braun++Massage+therapy+for+cardiac+surgery+patients--a+randomized+trial
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Author L. A. Braun, C. Stanguts, L. Casanelia, O. Spitzer, E. Paul, N. J. Vardaxis and F. Rosenfeldt
Title Massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients--a randomized trial
Publication Date 2012
Periodical J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
F8 vol
Volume 144
F10 vol 144
Issue 6
F12 pages
Page Start-End 1453-9, 1459.e1
Group Surgery
F15 pages 1453-9, 1459.e1
Publication Data J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, vol 144: 6, pages 1453-9, 1459.e1
Condition Surgery: Cardiothoracic
Condition (to hide) 152ac (133 M/19 F) patients scheduled to undergo cardiothoracic surgery (mean age = 66.7)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (muscular tension) Primary areas of patient discomfort recorded by nurses (pain) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) Visual Analog Scale (relaxation) Patient satisfaction recorded by nurses
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale, Primary areas of patient discomfort recorded by nurses; Mood: Visual Analog Scale; Quality of Life: Visual Analog Scale, Patient satisfaction recorded by nurses.
Total Participants 152
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine whether massage significantly reduces anxiety pain and muscular tension and enhances relaxation compared with an equivalent period of rest time after cardiac surgery. The feasibility of delivering the treatment effects on heart rate blood pressure and respiratory rate and patient satisfaction were also assessed. METHODS: Elective cardiac surgery patients were randomized to receive massage or rest time at 2 points after surgery. Visual analog scales were used to measure pain anxiety relaxation muscular tension and satisfaction. Heart rate respiratory rate and blood pressure were measured before and after treatment. Focus groups and feedback were used to collect qualitative data about clinical significance and feasibility. RESULTS: A total of 152 patients (99% response rate) participated. Massage therapy produced a significantly greater reduction in pain (P = .001) anxiety (P < .0001) and muscular tension (P = .002) and increases in relaxation (P < .0001) and satisfaction (P = .016) compared to the rest time. No significant differences were seen for heart rate respiratory rate and blood pressure. Pain was significantly reduced after massage on day 3 or 4 (P < .0001) and day 5 or 6 (P = .003). The control group experienced no significant change at either time. Anxiety (P < .0001) and muscular tension (P < .0001) were also significantly reduced in the massage group at both points. Relaxation was significantly improved on day 3 or 4 for both groups (massage P < .0001; rest time P = .006) but only massage was effective on day 5 or 6 (P < .0001). Nurses and physiotherapists observed patient improvements and helped facilitate delivery of the treatment by the massage therapists on the ward. CONCLUSIONS: Massage therapy significantly reduced the pain anxiety and muscular tension and improves relaxation and satisfaction after cardiac surgery.
Keywords Aged
Power Yes, power achieved
Power1 Yes, From the available published data, a sample size of 50 patients per group was determined as being able to provide 80%power to detect a difference in the pain score equivalent to approximately 56%of 1 standard deviation in continuous, normally distrib
Provider Type Massage therapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Massage Therapy: ND (ND); Rest (Active Control): ND (ND).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ ND (ND); ND (ND).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Massage Therapy: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; Rest (Active Control): 2 x 20 mins, 2x, ND + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 4d + ND; 2 x 20 mins, 2x, ND + ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p < 0.001 (between groups) at 3-4d; p = 0.003 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p = Not Significant (between groups) at 5-6d, Effect Size = -2.12, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (muscular tension): p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = 0.01 (within groups) (Active Control) at 3-4d; p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control) at 5-6d; p = 0.002 (between groups) over time; Primary areas of patient discomfort recorded by nurses (pain): p = Not Described; *Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p < 0.001 (between groups) at 3-4d; p < 0.001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control), p = Not Significant (between groups) 5-6d, Effect Size = -1.84, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (relaxation): p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = 0.006 (within groups) (Active Control) at 3-4d; p < 0.0001 (within groups) (Massage Therapy), p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control) at 5-6d; p < 0.0001 (between groups) over time; Patient satisfaction recorded by nurses: p = 0.03 (within groups) (Massage Therapy) at 3-4d; p = Not Significant (within groups) (both groups) at 5-6d; p = 0.16 (between groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Mood, Quality of Life.
Adverse Events Authors report NO AEs occurred
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=braun++Massage+therapy+for+cardiac+surgery+patients--a+randomized+trial
4 505 Büyükyilmaz, 2013* F. Büyükyılmaz, T. Aştı The effect of relaxation techniques and back massage on pain and anxiety in Turkish total hip or knee arthroplasty patients 2013 Pain Management Nursing vol 14 vol 14 3 pages 143-154 Surgery pages 143-154 Pain Management Nursing, vol 14: 3, pages 143-154 Surgery: Total hip or knee arthroplasty 60a (18 M/42 F) patients scheduled for total hip or knee athroplasty (THA or TKA) (mean age=58.2) McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety) Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure Pulse Respiration Rate Pain: McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form, Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Visual Analog Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; Physiological: Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration Rate. 60 2-Acceptable The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of relaxation techniques and back massage on postoperative pain anxiety and vital signs on postoperative days 1-3 in patients who had undergone total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA TKA). Sixty patients having a THA or TKA were randomly assigned to either a experimental group or a control group. The McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (MPQ-SF) and State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) were used to measure pain and anxiety respectively. Vital signs including blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) pulse and respiratory rate were also obtained. Statistically significant differences in pain intensity (F = 14.50; p = .000) anxiety level (F = 19.13; p = .000) and vital signs (F = 169.61 9.14 14.23 65.64; p = .000) measured over time were found between the experimental and the control group. Results of this research provide evidence to support the use of relaxation techniques and back massage at bed rest times of patients to decrease pain and anxiety. The interventions helped them to forget about their pain for a while and improved their anxiety state. After an evaluation of the conclusions use of these interventions should be implemented by nurses into routine plans of care for patients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA all rights reserved) (journal abstract) Relaxation techniques Yes, power achieved Yes, Sample size was based on a power analysis for Researcher Back Massage: 30 (5%); Standard Care (Active Control): 30 (0%). 30 (5%); 30 (0%). Back Massage: 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 3d + ND; Standard Care (Active Control): ND x ND, ND, ND + 3d. 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 3d + ND; ND x ND, ND, ND + 3d. Yes McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Visual Analog Scale (pain): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; *Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -1.25, Active Control, pre / post; State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Systolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Pulse: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Respiration Rate: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Mood, Physiological. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=effect%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20relaxation%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20techniques%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20back%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20massage%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20pain%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20anxiety%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20Turkish%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20
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Author F. Büyükyılmaz, T. Aştı
Title The effect of relaxation techniques and back massage on pain and anxiety in Turkish total hip or knee arthroplasty patients
Publication Date 2013
Periodical Pain Management Nursing
F8 vol
Volume 14
F10 vol 14
Issue 3
F12 pages
Page Start-End 143-154
Group Surgery
F15 pages 143-154
Publication Data Pain Management Nursing, vol 14: 3, pages 143-154
Condition Surgery: Total hip or knee arthroplasty
Condition (to hide) 60a (18 M/42 F) patients scheduled for total hip or knee athroplasty (THA or TKA) (mean age=58.2)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety) Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure Pulse Respiration Rate
Outcome Measures_ Pain: McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form, Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Visual Analog Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; Physiological: Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration Rate.
Total Participants 60
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of relaxation techniques and back massage on postoperative pain anxiety and vital signs on postoperative days 1-3 in patients who had undergone total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA TKA). Sixty patients having a THA or TKA were randomly assigned to either a experimental group or a control group. The McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (MPQ-SF) and State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) were used to measure pain and anxiety respectively. Vital signs including blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) pulse and respiratory rate were also obtained. Statistically significant differences in pain intensity (F = 14.50; p = .000) anxiety level (F = 19.13; p = .000) and vital signs (F = 169.61 9.14 14.23 65.64; p = .000) measured over time were found between the experimental and the control group. Results of this research provide evidence to support the use of relaxation techniques and back massage at bed rest times of patients to decrease pain and anxiety. The interventions helped them to forget about their pain for a while and improved their anxiety state. After an evaluation of the conclusions use of these interventions should be implemented by nurses into routine plans of care for patients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
Keywords Relaxation techniques
Power Yes, power achieved
Power1 Yes, Sample size was based on a power analysis for
Provider Type Researcher
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Back Massage: 30 (5%); Standard Care (Active Control): 30 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 30 (5%); 30 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Back Massage: 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 3d + ND; Standard Care (Active Control): ND x ND, ND, ND + 3d.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 1 x 10 mins, 1x, 3d + ND; ND x ND, ND, ND + 3d.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Visual Analog Scale (pain): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; *Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -1.25, Active Control, pre / post; State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety): p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Systolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Pulse: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time; Respiration Rate: p = 0.000 (between groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Mood, Physiological.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=effect%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20relaxation%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20techniques%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20back%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20massage%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20pain%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20anxiety%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20Turkish%5BTitle%5D%20AND%20
5 746 Cutshall, 2010* S. M. Cutshall, L. J. Wentworth, D. Engen, T. M. Sundt, R. F. Kelly and B. A. Bauer Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension in cardiac surgical patients: a pilot study 2010 Complement There Clin Pract vol 16 vol 16 2 pages 92-5 Surgery pages 92-5 Complement There Clin Pract, vol 16: 2, pages 92-5 Surgery: Cardiac 58c (gender = ND) patients scheduled for cardiac surgery (mean age = 64.3) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (tension) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) Visual Analog Scale (satisfaction) Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Visual Analog Scale; Quality of Life: Visual Analog Scale. 58 3-Low OBJECTIVES: To assess the role of massage therapy in the cardiac surgery postoperative period. Specific aims included determining the difference in pain anxiety tension and satisfaction scores of patients before and after massage compared with patients who received standard care. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial comparing outcomes before and after intervention in and across groups. SETTING: Saint Marys Hospital Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. SUBJECTS: Patients undergoing cardiovascular surgical procedures (coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valvular repair or replacement) (N=58). INTERVENTIONS: Patients in the intervention group received a 20-minute session of massage therapy intervention between postoperative days 2 and 5. Patients in the control group received standard care and a 20-minute quiet time between postoperative days 2 and 5. OUTCOME MEASURES: Linear Analogue Self-assessment scores for pain anxiety tension and satisfaction. RESULTS: Statistically and clinically significant decreases in pain anxiety and tension scores were observed for patients who received a 20-minute massage compared with those who received standard care. Patient feedback was markedly positive. CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study showed that massage can be successfully incorporated into a busy cardiac surgical practice. These results suggest that massage may be an important therapy to consider for inclusion in the management of postoperative recovery of cardiovascular surgical patients. Aged Not Described ND Massage therapist Massage Therapy: 30 (0%); Usual Care (Active Control): 28 (7%). 30 (0%); 28 (7%). Massage Therapy: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; Usual Care (Active Control): 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND. 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND. Yes *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -0.94, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (tension): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; *Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -1.09, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (satisfaction): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Mood. Authors report NO AEs occurred http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=cutshall++Effect+of+massage+therapy+on+pain%2C+anxiety%2C+and+tension+in+cardiac+surgical+patients%3A+a+pilot+study
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Author S. M. Cutshall, L. J. Wentworth, D. Engen, T. M. Sundt, R. F. Kelly and B. A. Bauer
Title Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension in cardiac surgical patients: a pilot study
Publication Date 2010
Periodical Complement There Clin Pract
F8 vol
Volume 16
F10 vol 16
Issue 2
F12 pages
Page Start-End 92-5
Group Surgery
F15 pages 92-5
Publication Data Complement There Clin Pract, vol 16: 2, pages 92-5
Condition Surgery: Cardiac
Condition (to hide) 58c (gender = ND) patients scheduled for cardiac surgery (mean age = 64.3)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (tension) Visual Analog Scale (anxiety) Visual Analog Scale (satisfaction)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Mood: Visual Analog Scale; Quality of Life: Visual Analog Scale.
Total Participants 58
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 3-Low
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To assess the role of massage therapy in the cardiac surgery postoperative period. Specific aims included determining the difference in pain anxiety tension and satisfaction scores of patients before and after massage compared with patients who received standard care. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial comparing outcomes before and after intervention in and across groups. SETTING: Saint Marys Hospital Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. SUBJECTS: Patients undergoing cardiovascular surgical procedures (coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valvular repair or replacement) (N=58). INTERVENTIONS: Patients in the intervention group received a 20-minute session of massage therapy intervention between postoperative days 2 and 5. Patients in the control group received standard care and a 20-minute quiet time between postoperative days 2 and 5. OUTCOME MEASURES: Linear Analogue Self-assessment scores for pain anxiety tension and satisfaction. RESULTS: Statistically and clinically significant decreases in pain anxiety and tension scores were observed for patients who received a 20-minute massage compared with those who received standard care. Patient feedback was markedly positive. CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study showed that massage can be successfully incorporated into a busy cardiac surgical practice. These results suggest that massage may be an important therapy to consider for inclusion in the management of postoperative recovery of cardiovascular surgical patients.
Keywords Aged
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Massage therapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Massage Therapy: 30 (0%); Usual Care (Active Control): 28 (7%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 30 (0%); 28 (7%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Massage Therapy: 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; Usual Care (Active Control): 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND; 2 x 20 mins, 2x, 5d + ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -0.94, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (tension): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; *Visual Analog Scale (anxiety): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -1.09, Active Control, pre / post; Visual Analog Scale (satisfaction): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Mood.
Adverse Events Authors report NO AEs occurred
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=cutshall++Effect+of+massage+therapy+on+pain%2C+anxiety%2C+and+tension+in+cardiac+surgical+patients%3A+a+pilot+study
6 805 Jong, 2012 M. de Jong, C. Lucas, H. Bredero, L. van Adrichem, D. Tibboel and M. van Dijk Does postoperative ''M'' technique massage with or without mandarin oil reduce infants' distress after major craniofacial surgery? 2012 Journal of Advanced Nursing vol 68 vol 68 8 pages 1748-1757 Surgery pages 1748-1757 Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 68: 8, pages 1748-1757 Surgery: Postoperative pain following craniofacial surgery 60bc (45M/15F) patients with pain after craniofacial surgery (mean age = 10 mos) COMFORT behavioral scale (post-op pain) Numerical Rating Scale (pain) Numerical Rating Scale (distress) Mean Arterial Pressure Pain: COMFORT behavioral scale, Numerical Rating Scale; Stress: Numerical Rating Scale; Physiological: Mean Arterial Pressure. 60 1-High Aim. This article is a report of a randomized controlled trial of the effects of ''M'' technique massage with or without mandarin oil compared to standard postoperative care on infants' levels of pain and distress heart rate and mean arterial pressure after major craniofacial surgery. Background. There is a growing interest in non-pharmacological interventions such as aromatherapy massage in hospitalized children to relieve pain and distress but well performed studies are lacking. Methods. This randomized controlled trial allocated 60 children aged 3-36 months after craniofacial surgery from January 2008 to August 2009 to one of three conditions; ''M'' technique massage with carrier oil ''M'' technique massage with mandarin oil or standard postoperative care. Primary outcome measures were changes in COMFORT behaviour scores Numeric Rating Scale pain and Numeric Rating Scale distress scores assessed from videotape by an observer blinded for the condition. Results. In all three groups the mean postintervention COMFORT behaviour scores were higher than the baseline scores but differences were not statistically significant. Heart rate and mean arterial pressure showed a statistically significant change across the three assessment periods in all three groups. These changes were not related with the intervention. Conclusions. Results do not support a benefit of ''M'' technique massage with or without mandarin oil in these young postoperative patients. Several reasons may account for this: massage given too soon after general anaesthesia young patients'' fear of strangers touching them patients not used to massage. Massage -- In Infancy and Childhood No, power not achieved No, not achieved Nurse M technique® massage with carrier oil: 20 (0%); M technique® massage with mandarin oil: 20 (0%); Standard Care: 20 (5%). 20 (0%); 20 (0%); 20 (5%). M technique® massage with carrier oil: ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; M technique® massage with mandarin oil: ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; Standard Care: ND. ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND. No COMFORT behavioral scale (post-op pain): p = Not Significant (within groups) (all groups) over time; Numerical Rating Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Numerical Rating Scale (distress): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Heart Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Mean Arterial Pressure: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time. No relevant significant results.  Authors report NO AEs occurred http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=de+jong++Does+postoperative+''M''+technique%C3%82%C2%AE+massage+with+or+without+mandarin+oil+reduce+infants''+distress+after+major+craniofacial+surgery%3F
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Quick Author Jong, 2012
Author M. de Jong, C. Lucas, H. Bredero, L. van Adrichem, D. Tibboel and M. van Dijk
Title Does postoperative ''M'' technique massage with or without mandarin oil reduce infants' distress after major craniofacial surgery?
Publication Date 2012
Periodical Journal of Advanced Nursing
F8 vol
Volume 68
F10 vol 68
Issue 8
F12 pages
Page Start-End 1748-1757
Group Surgery
F15 pages 1748-1757
Publication Data Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 68: 8, pages 1748-1757
Condition Surgery: Postoperative pain following craniofacial surgery
Condition (to hide) 60bc (45M/15F) patients with pain after craniofacial surgery (mean age = 10 mos)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results COMFORT behavioral scale (post-op pain) Numerical Rating Scale (pain) Numerical Rating Scale (distress) Mean Arterial Pressure
Outcome Measures_ Pain: COMFORT behavioral scale, Numerical Rating Scale; Stress: Numerical Rating Scale; Physiological: Mean Arterial Pressure.
Total Participants 60
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 1-High
Abstract Aim. This article is a report of a randomized controlled trial of the effects of ''M'' technique massage with or without mandarin oil compared to standard postoperative care on infants' levels of pain and distress heart rate and mean arterial pressure after major craniofacial surgery. Background. There is a growing interest in non-pharmacological interventions such as aromatherapy massage in hospitalized children to relieve pain and distress but well performed studies are lacking. Methods. This randomized controlled trial allocated 60 children aged 3-36 months after craniofacial surgery from January 2008 to August 2009 to one of three conditions; ''M'' technique massage with carrier oil ''M'' technique massage with mandarin oil or standard postoperative care. Primary outcome measures were changes in COMFORT behaviour scores Numeric Rating Scale pain and Numeric Rating Scale distress scores assessed from videotape by an observer blinded for the condition. Results. In all three groups the mean postintervention COMFORT behaviour scores were higher than the baseline scores but differences were not statistically significant. Heart rate and mean arterial pressure showed a statistically significant change across the three assessment periods in all three groups. These changes were not related with the intervention. Conclusions. Results do not support a benefit of ''M'' technique massage with or without mandarin oil in these young postoperative patients. Several reasons may account for this: massage given too soon after general anaesthesia young patients'' fear of strangers touching them patients not used to massage.
Keywords Massage -- In Infancy and Childhood
Power No, power not achieved
Power1 No, not achieved
Provider Type Nurse
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) M technique® massage with carrier oil: 20 (0%); M technique® massage with mandarin oil: 20 (0%); Standard Care: 20 (5%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 20 (0%); 20 (0%); 20 (5%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages M technique® massage with carrier oil: ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; M technique® massage with mandarin oil: ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; Standard Care: ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND x 10 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ COMFORT behavioral scale (post-op pain): p = Not Significant (within groups) (all groups) over time; Numerical Rating Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Numerical Rating Scale (distress): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Heart Rate: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Mean Arterial Pressure: p = Not Significant (between groups) over time.
Conclusions No relevant significant results. 
Adverse Events Authors report NO AEs occurred
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=de+jong++Does+postoperative+''M''+technique%C3%82%C2%AE+massage+with+or+without+mandarin+oil+reduce+infants''+distress+after+major+craniofacial+surgery%3F
7 818 Degirmen, 2010 N. Degirmen, N. Ozerdogan, D. Sayiner, N. Kosgeroglu and U. Ayranci Effectiveness of foot and hand massage in postcesarean pain control in a group of Turkish pregnant women 2010 Appl Nurs Res vol 23 vol 23 3 pages 153-8 Surgery pages 153-8 Appl Nurs Res, vol 23: 3, pages 153-8 Surgery: Postoperative pain after cesarean delivery 75c female patients with postoperative pain after cesarean delivery (mean age 27.4 ± 4.77) Numerical Rating Scale (pain intensity) Respiration Rate Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure Pulse Pain: Numerical Rating Scale; Physiological: Respiration Rate, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure, Pulse. 75 3-Low The aim of this study was to determine the efficiency of foot and hand massage on reducing postoperative pain in patients who had cesarean operation. This pretest-posttest design study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study. In the light of the results it was reported that the reduction in pain intensity was significantly meaningful in both intervention groups when compared to the control group. It was also noted that vital findings were measured comparatively higher before the massage in the test groups and they were found to be relatively lower in the measurements conducted right before and after the massage which was considered to be statistically meaningful. Foot and hand massage proved useful as an effective nursing intervention in controlling postoperative pain. Adolescent Not Described ND Researcher Foot and Hand Massage: 25 (ND); Foot Massage: 25 (ND); No Treatment: 25 (0%). 25 (ND); 25 (ND); 25 (0%). Foot and Hand Massage: 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; Foot Massage: 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; No Treatment: ND. 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; ND. No Numerical Rating Scale (pain intensity): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at 90 minutes; Respiration Rate: p < 0.05 (within groups) (all groups) over time; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p < 0.05 (within groups) (all groups) over time; Systolic Blood Pressure: p < 0.05 (within groups) (all groups) over time; Pulse: p < 0.05 (within groups) (foot and hand massage, No Treatment) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Physiological. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=degirman++Effectiveness+of+foot+and+hand+massage+in+postcesarean+pain+control+in+a+group+of+Turkish+pregnant+women
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Quick Author Degirmen, 2010
Author N. Degirmen, N. Ozerdogan, D. Sayiner, N. Kosgeroglu and U. Ayranci
Title Effectiveness of foot and hand massage in postcesarean pain control in a group of Turkish pregnant women
Publication Date 2010
Periodical Appl Nurs Res
F8 vol
Volume 23
F10 vol 23
Issue 3
F12 pages
Page Start-End 153-8
Group Surgery
F15 pages 153-8
Publication Data Appl Nurs Res, vol 23: 3, pages 153-8
Condition Surgery: Postoperative pain after cesarean delivery
Condition (to hide) 75c female patients with postoperative pain after cesarean delivery (mean age 27.4 ± 4.77)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Numerical Rating Scale (pain intensity) Respiration Rate Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure Pulse
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Numerical Rating Scale; Physiological: Respiration Rate, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure, Pulse.
Total Participants 75
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 3-Low
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the efficiency of foot and hand massage on reducing postoperative pain in patients who had cesarean operation. This pretest-posttest design study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study. In the light of the results it was reported that the reduction in pain intensity was significantly meaningful in both intervention groups when compared to the control group. It was also noted that vital findings were measured comparatively higher before the massage in the test groups and they were found to be relatively lower in the measurements conducted right before and after the massage which was considered to be statistically meaningful. Foot and hand massage proved useful as an effective nursing intervention in controlling postoperative pain.
Keywords Adolescent
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Researcher
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Foot and Hand Massage: 25 (ND); Foot Massage: 25 (ND); No Treatment: 25 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 25 (ND); 25 (ND); 25 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Foot and Hand Massage: 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; Foot Massage: 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; No Treatment: ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; 1 x ND, ND, ND + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Numerical Rating Scale (pain intensity): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at 90 minutes; Respiration Rate: p < 0.05 (within groups) (all groups) over time; Diastolic Blood Pressure: p < 0.05 (within groups) (all groups) over time; Systolic Blood Pressure: p < 0.05 (within groups) (all groups) over time; Pulse: p < 0.05 (within groups) (foot and hand massage, No Treatment) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Physiological.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=degirman++Effectiveness+of+foot+and+hand+massage+in+postcesarean+pain+control+in+a+group+of+Turkish+pregnant+women
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