Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage and Foot Bath on the Sleep Quality of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Comparative Study

Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary artery diseases, result in sleep disturbance. Myocardial muscle oxygen demand rises in sleep disturbance. Also, the possibility of cardiovascular risks such as re-infarction and dysrhythmias increases. As a result, removing sleep disorders is very important. The current study aimed at assessing the effect of foot reflexology massage and foot bath methods on sleep quality of the patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) through a comparative study.

کلیدواژه ها:

Acute Coronary Syndrome ، Foot Bath ، Foot Reflexology Massage ، Sleep Quality