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Reflexology reduces stress, boosts your immune system, and promotes healing. Flocco gives you a primer on the reflex regions on the feet, hands, and ears; easy instructions for performing basic techniques; and a variety or relaxing routines and effective methods.-- Source other than Library of Congress.

Background: Transition from secondary school to higher education often presents challenges, particularly for nursing students who may face additional difficulties impacting their learning and study skills. Recognising and addressing these challenges are crucial for facilitating effective learning and improving study skills among students needing additional curricular and psychological support. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of the Student Educational Enhancement Programme (SEEP) on study skills among nursing students needing additional curricular and psychological support. The study also correlated their effectiveness and associated study skills, with selected demographic variables. Methods: A true experimental design was employed to assess the effectiveness of the SEEP on the study skills of first‐year B.Sc. (Nursing) students in Puducherry. The SEEP comprised structured group counselling, facial reflexology and INFINITI mind mapping learning. Pretest and post‐test data were collected from study and control groups using standardised instruments. Statistical analyses, correlation and association tests were conducted to evaluate intervention’s impact and to explore relationships with demographic variables. Results: The study group demonstrated significant improvements in study skills (13.49% increase), compared to marginal improvements in the control group. Positive correlations were observed between the intervention and study outcomes in the study group, emphasising its efficacy. Conclusion: Therefore, the SEEP is considered as important in nursing education for enhancing study skills among nursing students needing additional curricular and psychological support.

Background and Aim Hemodialysis patients experience fatigue due to factors such as toxic compounds in the bloodstream, fluid, and electrolyte disorders. Despite resting, they still feel tired and report poor sleep quality. This study aimed to investigate the effect of foot reflexology massage on reducing fatigue and improving sleep quality in hemodialysis patients. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted on hemodialysis patients in southeastern Iran. Eligible patients were selected through purposive sampling and allocated to either the intervention group (n = 25) or the control group (n = 25). The intervention group received foot reflexology massage three times weekly for three weeks, while the control group received routine care. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Piper Fatigue Scale at three time points: pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, and two weeks after intervention. Results The findings showed that the mean score of sleep quality in the intervention group decreased from 16.23 before the intervention to 3.31 two weeks after the intervention (p < .001). Furthermore, the mean fatigue score in the intervention group decreased from 8.63 before the intervention to 3.11 two weeks after the intervention (p < .001). Conclusion The results of this study showed that foot reflexology can reduce fatigue and increase sleep quality in hemodialysis patients. As a simple, feasible, and non-invasive method without complications, reflexology can be used by nurses to reduce fatigue and increase sleep quality in HD patients.

A comprehensive guide to reflexology that covers the principles, benefits, techniques, and health concerns of the practice; and includes photographs.

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. Method: meta-analysis study. A literature search was conducted in seven databases. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using tools proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v3 was used for meta-analysis. Results: eight studies were included in the meta-analysis. The result of the meta-analysis standardized mean difference = 1.580 (95% Confidence Interval = 1.075 – 2.085 p = 0.000). The result of the subgroup analysis performed based on the number of foot reflexology sessions standardized mean difference = 1,478 (95% Confidence Interval = 1,210 – 1,747, p = 0.000). Conclusion: it was concluded that foot reflexology can be used to reduce fatigue in hemodialysis patients. No information was provided in the investigated studies about the possible side effects and negative effects of foot reflexology. Objetivo: analisar o efeito da reflexologia podal sobre a fadiga em pacientes em hemodiálise, combinando os resultados de estudos independentes sobre este assunto. Método: estudo de metanálise. Foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica em sete bases de dados. A qualidade metodológica dos estudos incluídos foi avaliada por meio de ferramentas propostas pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. Para a metanálise, foi utilizado o Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v3. Resultados: oito estudos foram incluídos na metanálise. O resultado da diferença média padronizada da metanálise = 1,580 (Intervalo de Confiança de 95% = 1,075 - 2,085 p = 0,000). O resultado da análise de subgrupo realizada com base na diferença média padronizada do número de sessões de reflexologia podal = 1,478 (Intervalo de Confiança de 95% = 1,210 - 1,747, p = 0,000). Conclusão: a reflexologia podal pode ser utilizada para reduzir a fadiga em pacientes em hemodiálise. Não foram fornecidas informações nos estudos investigados sobre os possíveis efeitos colaterais e negativos da reflexologia podal. Objetivo: analizar el efecto de la reflexología podal sobre la fatiga en pacientes en hemodiálisis, combinando los resultados de estudios independientes sobre este tema. Método: estudio de metaanálisis. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en siete bases de datos. La calidad metodológica de los estudios incluidos se evaluó mediante las herramientas propuestas por el Joanna Briggs Institute. Para el metaanálisis se utilizó el programa Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v3. Resultados: en el metaanálisis se incluyeron ocho estudios. El resultado de la diferencia de medias estandarizada del metaanálisis = 1,580 (Intervalo de Confianza de 95% = 1,075 - 2,085 p = 0,000). El resultado del análisis de subgrupos realizado sobre la base de la diferencia de medias estandarizada en el número de sesiones de reflexología podal = 1,478 (Intervalo de Confianza de 95% = 1,210 - 1,747, p = 0,000). Conclusión: se concluyó que la reflexología podal puede utilizarse para reducir la fatiga en pacientes en hemodiálisis. En los estudios investigados no se proporcionó información sobre los posibles efectos secundarios y negativos de la reflexología podal.

\"How to apply the precise treatment techniques of Total Reflexology, which combines craniosacral therapy and foot reflexology, to the hands\"-- Provided by publisher.

Children in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) are commonly affected by delirium, which poses considerable challenges in clinical management. Changes in vital signs can serve as early warning indicators of disease progression in children. Nonpharmacological interventions in the handling of delirium and improvement of physiological indicators include various types of massage. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of foot reflexology massage on delirium and physiological indicators in children admitted to the PICU. This randomized clinical trial was directed in the PICU of Ali Asghar Hospital, affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. The study randomly assigned a total of 74 participants to either an intervention group or a control group. Foot reflexology massage was administered to the intervention group. Information was captured before and after the intervention using tools assessing demographic information/data, physiological indicators, and pediatric delirium (Cornell tool). The analysis revealed that on the second day, the frequency of delirium in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group after the intervention (p = 0.004). Also, immediately after the intervention, heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, and systolic blood pressure in the intervention group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.001, p = 0.026, and p = 0.002, respectively). Also, the results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in arterial blood oxygen saturation between the two groups after the intervention (p = 0.345). The evidences of our study show that foot reflexology can decrease delirium and regulate heart rate and blood pressure, but its effect on arterial blood oxygen saturation requires further investigation.