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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. (1) This study found that foot reflexology reduced fatigue levels. (2) The 10-session foot reflexology was the most effective. (3) This study will guide nurses and health workers. (4) Reflexology is one of the non-pharmacological methods used to relieve fatigue.
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Masaje , Manipulaciones Musculoesqueléticas , Humanos , Masaje/métodos , Pie , Fatiga/etiología , Fatiga/terapia , Diálisis Renal/efectos adversosRESUMEN
Our study was conducted to determine the spiritual care needs and death anxiety levels of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The population consisted of patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Turkey. The mean total Spiritual Care Requirements Scale score of the participants was 67.05 ± 26.30. The mean VAS for Death Anxiety score of the participants was 8.82 ± 1.26. In our study, it was found that the patients diagnosed with COVID-19 had an increased need for spiritual care and high levels of anxiety about death.