U.S., Oct. 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07880587) titled 'Reflexology Hand Massage After Cesarean Section' on June 25.
Brief Summary: Background: Globally, cesarean section (CS) rates are rapidly increasing. Although cesarean delivery is a life-saving surgical intervention, it can lead to adverse outcomes such as anxiety, decreased maternal satisfaction, and alterations in hemodynamic parameters. Hand massage, as a complementary nursing intervention, is considered an effective method for alleviating these issues by promoting physiological and psychological well-being.
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of reflexology hand massage and stroking hand massage on anxiet...