Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Nursology, cilt.28, sa.2, ss.188-196, 2025 (Scopus)
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of foot reflexology on pain, anxiety and mobility in patients with knee arthroplasty. Methods: The research was conducted as a control group experimental study. The study included 100 patients (50 patients in the experimental group and 50 patients in the control group). Patient Information Form, VAS Pain Form, BECK Anxiety Scale, Patient Mobility Scale, Observer Mobility Scale, Patient Mobilization Questionnaire were used to collect data from the participants. Results: It was determined that the mean pain levels of the patients in the experimental group before and after the application on days 0,1 and 2 decreased and this difference was statistically significant (P< .05). It was determined that the mean pain scores of the patients in the control group on days 0,1 and 2 decreased and the difference between the mean pain scores on day 0 and day 1 was statistically significant (P< .05). The anxiety averages of the patients in the experimental group on day 0, day 1 and day 2 after reflexology application were significantly lower than the control group (P< .05). It was determined that the patients' mobility and mobilization numbers increased significantly with foot reflexology (P< .05). Conclusion: The results of the study showed a decrease in the pain and anxiety levels and an increase in the number of mobilizations in the experimental group when compared to the control group. The notable reduction in pain and anxiety in the experimental group after receiving foot reflexology massage suggests that this complementary therapy is an effective complementary therapy for reducing both anxiety and pain.