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2020 Aug


Pain Manag Nurs


21


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Efficacy of Precise Foot Massage Therapy on Pain and Anxiety Following Cardiac Surgery: Pilot Study.

Authors

Alameri R, Dean G, Castner J, Volpe E, Elghoneimy Y, Jungquist C
Pain Manag Nurs. 2020 Aug; 21(4):314-322.
PMID: 31734151.

Abstract

Pain is the most pervasive distressing symptom following cardiac surgery. Forty percent of postoperative cardiac patients report inadequate pain management. Undertreated acute pain results in increased anxiety, delayed wound healing, and increased chance of persistent chronic pain. Foot massage is a safe, visible complementary approach to manage acute pain following surgery.