[Shiatsu massage and reflexology in nursing practice]
Limited EvidenceIn Plain Language: reflexology, explained
This 1980 paper examines how shiatsu massage and reflexology can be integrated into nursing care. The authors explore the potential benefits of these touch-based therapies as complementary practices within professional nursing settings.
Key Findings: what this observational study found
- ✓Shiatsu massage and reflexology can be integrated as complementary touch-based therapies within professional nursing care settings.
- ✓These manual therapies have potential benefits that warrant consideration for inclusion in nursing practice.
What This Means for You
While this paper discusses reflexology's potential role in nursing care, it lacks robust clinical evidence, so consider it as a complementary approach rather than a primary treatment.
What This Means for Practitioners
This early work suggests reflexology and shiatsu have a place in holistic nursing practice, but you should seek contemporary research to support evidence-based integration into clinical settings.
Common questions about this study
What does this study mean in practice?
While this paper discusses reflexology's potential role in nursing care, it lacks robust clinical evidence, so consider it as a complementary approach rather than a primary treatment.
What did this study find?
Shiatsu massage and reflexology can be integrated as complementary touch-based therapies within professional nursing care settings. These manual therapies have potential benefits that warrant consideration for inclusion in nursing practice.
How strong is this evidence?
This is a observational study and we rate its evidence limited. It was published in Krankenpflege. Soins infirmiers, a Q4 journal. Reflexology is a complementary therapy, not a replacement for medical treatment.
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