Background: Patients with cardiovascular diseases usually suffer from hospital anxiety and depression.
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of foot reflexology massage on anxiety and depression in female older adults suffering from acute coronary syndrome.
Participants: Ninety older women with acute coronary syndrome were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups (n=45 in each group).
Research Design: A randomized controlled trial.
Intervention: The intervention and control groups received foot reflexology massage and routine care, respectively.
Main Outcomes Measures: The levels of anxiety and depression were evaluated using the hospital's anxiety and depression scale (HADS) before and immediately after foot reflexology massage.
Results: Foot reflexology massage reduced both anxiety (F(1.44)=19.11, = .001) and depression (F(1.44)=16.76, = .001) in acute coronary patients relative to control patients. The intervention had a large effect on hospital anxiety and depression.
Conclusions: Foot reflexology massage is an efficient and safe intervention for alleviating psychological responses among female older adults suffering from acute coronary syndrome during hospitalization.
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