Reflexology is defined as a holistic treatment based on stimulating the nerves and blood circulation in the body by manually stimulating the reflex points in the hands and feet corresponding to all parts of the body, organs and systems. In the literature, there are many studies conducted in different samples to evaluate the effectiveness of reflexology massage. Hemodialysis patients are also included in these samples. Hemodialysis patients are faced with many physical and emotional symptoms such as lifestyle changes, psychosocial effects, side effects due to treatment, during their treatment process. Nurses play an important role in alleviating and eliminating these complaints. Objective: It is aimed to determine the effect of foot reflexology applied to dialysis patients on sleep, anxiety and quality of life. Design: Randomized, controlled, prospective study. Setting: University Hospital Hemodialysis Center in Izmir. Patients: Forty patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. Interventions: Nine sessions of reflexology massage will be given to reflex points including the solar plexus, brain, pituitary, thyroid, diaphragm, upper lymphs, lung, spinal cord and adrenal glands. Main Outcome Measures: sleep, anxiety, and quality of life.
Reflexology is massage therapy used to maintain and improve health, as well as relieve some symptoms. Foot reflexology, which is thought to have an effect on dialysis symptoms, will be applied to hemodialysis patients in 9 sessions. In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of foot reflexology applied to dialysis patients on sleep, anxiety and quality of life.