The effect of anxiety and spiritual well-being on the care burden of caregivers of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the caregivers of people with all chronic diseases, including people with cancer (PWC). This study was conducted to determine the impact of anxiety and spiritual well-being on the care burden of caregivers of PWC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 250 caregivers of hematology and oncology patients registered with a cancer support association.

Potential beneficial effects of foot bathing on cardiac rhythm.

Purpose: Foot bathing therapy is a simple technique that induces sensations of comfort and relaxation. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of foot bathing therapy on heart rate variability (HRV) parameters in a healthy population.

Methods: Participants were twenty healthy female subjects (median age=20.