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ABSTRACT
Background: Sleep disturbances are common problems among elderly peoples. Although several studies have explored this phenomenon, there is still a lack of knowledge about the effectiveness of foot massage on sleep among elderly. The need to understand the benefits as well as effects of foot massage on sleep.
Aims: The aim of this study is to examine assess the effectiveness of foot massage on sleep among elderly.
Methods: A quantitative research approach was used in this study for evaluating the effectiveness of foot massage on sleep among elderly people. Purposive sampling technique method was to select samples. The research design chosen for this study was qualitative experimental design.
The setting of the study was conducted in medicine – surgical ward at D. Y Patil Hospital Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Polulation of study ,Target population - Elder people (age- 60 or above 60) admitted in hospital, Accessible population - elder people who having sleep disturbance
The study was conducted with the permission of the head of the department and the institutional ethical committee.
Results: The findings of the study showed that the mean of the pre assessment of sleep quality score was 2.60 and post assessment of sleep quality score was 2.00. calculated t value was 5.835. Above findings represents that there was a significant difference between sleep quality during pre and post assessment test. Hence, the study proved that the foot massage is effective on sleep disturbance among elderly people.
Conclusion: The above interventional study was good for learning for, investigator. The results showed that foot massage could helps to improve the quality of sleep in patients with sleep disturbance.
"TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOOT MASSAGE ON A SLEEP AMONG ELDERLY ADMITTED IN D.Y. PATIL HOSPITAL NERUL, NAVI MUMBAI. ", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no.37 - 44, September-2022, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2209005.pdf
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