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An intervention study of a combined intervention of positioning and hand massage in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: To identify the effectiveness of a combined intervention of 25° upper body elevation and hand massage in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation. DESIGN: A quasi-experimental study using a non-equivalent control group pre-test-post-test design. METHODS: A total of 46 participants were assigned to an intervention group (N = 21) and a control group (N = 25). To test the effectiveness of the combined intervention, the major variables were low back pain and discomfort, including physical, psychological and environmental factors. RESULTS: The control group had low back pain, and the physical, psychological and environmental discomfort scores increased over time, whereas the experimental group showed low back pain, and the physical, psychological and environmental discomfort scores were statistically significantly decreased. The combined intervention can be applied in clinical practice not only in patients who have undergone radiofrequency catheter ablation but also in those who require an immobile position due to puncture of a femoral blood vessel.

Source: Nursing Open

DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1390

Authors: Yun Kyeong Lee, Mihae Im, Haeryun Cho

Institutions: Wonkwang University, Choonhae College of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,800