Complement Ther Clin Pract February 2021 PMID 33348306

Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial.

Saeedeh Sayari, Monir Nobahar, Raheb Ghorbani

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The discussions highlight the trial's conclusion that foot reflexology significantly reduces chest pain, especially within 20 minutes after treatment, using words like 'effective' and 'relieve' to emphasize the positive outcomes, which reflect a generally supportive tone and recognition of potential clinical benefits.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings, emphasizing that foot reflexology effectively reduces chest pain in AMI patients.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, focusing primarily on the clinical effectiveness rather than broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include recognition of the study's results and practical applications, indicating some level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions acknowledge that the findings could influence pain management practices, but the overall perceived impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that foot reflexology significantly reduced chest pain in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), especially 20 minutes after the treatment, whereas it did not have a significant effect on anxiety levels.
  • It was a double-blind, randomized clinical trial involving 90 patients divided into three groups: treatment, placebo, and control, with each receiving 20-minute reflexology sessions over three days.
  • The results suggest that foot reflexology can be an effective way to help relieve chest pain in AMI patients, although it does not appear to significantly impact anxiety during the study period.]

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Foot reflexology was effective in attenuating chest pain, had the most effect in 20 min after intervention, and can be used to relieve chest pain in patients with AMI. - https://t.co/tgxNePDolq

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Ont. Coll. of Reflex
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Foot reflexology was effective in attenuating chest pain, had the most effect in 20 min after intervention, and can be used to relieve chest pain in patients with AMI. - https://t.co/tgxNePDolq

Dec 22, 2020 · 53 followers View post →
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