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Hand Massage for Physical Restraint
Sponsor: Cukurova University
Summary
In this study, nurses will apply hand massage to patients who are physically restrained. It will be examined whether massage has a positive effect on patients' skin color, blood circulation, skin temperature and pain. Physical restraint will be applied to patients only in the presence of medical indications and with the decision of a physician. Research question: Does hand massage applied to patients in physical restraint have an effect on preventing complications related to restraint?
Official title: Effect of Hand Massage on Physical Restraint Complications
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-06-10
Completion Date
2025-10-10
Last Updated
2025-07-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental
* Before applying hand massage, the individual/patient's hand or arm will be evaluated for thrombus, phlebitis, ecchymosis, hematoma, deterioration in skin integrity and change in skin color in order to determine whether there is a risk. * Hand massage application is a massage performed with western technique that includes five basic classical massage manipulations including efflorescence, petrissage, friction, tapotment and vibration. * Massage should be performed in a way that creates light pressure on the individual, then the applied pressure should be gradually increased.
Locations (1)
Dr. Ekrem Tok Mental Health Hospital
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)