Massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients—a randomized trial

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, a...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2012-12, Vol.144 (6), p.1453-1459.e1
Hauptverfasser: Braun, Lesley A., PhD, Stanguts, Catherine, BNurs, BHSc, Casanelia, Lisa, BHSc, Grad Cert Ed, Spitzer, Ondine, MSocHlth, Paul, Eldho, MSc, Vardaxis, Nicholas J., PhD, Rosenfeldt, Franklin, MBBS, FRACS
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Zusammenfassung: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  
ISSN:0022-5223
1097-685X
DOI:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.04.027