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Can a simple foot massage lower anxiety in heart surgery patients?
In 2014, a study highlights the potential benefits of foot reflexology massage in alleviating anxiety among patients recovering from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Conducted by a team of researchers led by Masoumeh Bagheri-Nesami and colleagues, the randomized controlled trial aimed to explore the efficacy of this complementary therapy in reducing anxiety during the critical postoperative period. The study involved 80 patients who had … Continue reading Can a simple foot massage lower anxiety in heart surgery patients?