Downloads: 130 | Views: 293
Research Paper | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016 | Popularity: 7 / 10
Effectiveness of Back Massage Therapy in Promoting Sleep Quality among Post Operative Patients after Cardiac Surgery
Jasmine Joys R. M.Sc N, Stella Suguna Kumari M.Sc N
Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of Back Massage therapy in promoting sleep quality among post operative patients after cardiac surgery in selected tertiary hospital, Kanchipuram district, Chennai, Tamilnadu. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of Back Massage therapy in promoting sleep quality among post operative patients after cardiac surgery who were admitted in cardio thoracic intensive care unit. The conceptual framework used in this study was Wiedenbachs Helping Art of clinical nursing theory. A quantitative approach was used for the present study. Using simple random sampling technique, 40 samples were selected from cardio thoracic intensive care unit, Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital, Kelambakkam. The tool used was structured questionnaire and modified Pittsburgh sleep quality index. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed significant changes in the sleep quality among post operative patients after cardiac surgery. The mean post test level (4.25) of sleep quality was higher than the pre test level (1.80) of sleep quality, likewise standard deviation post test level (1.20) pre test level (0.41) and the t value of 10.971 which was statistically significant at p<0.05 level in experimental group, after receiving Back Massage therapy. There was a minimal change in sleep quality in the control group without any intervention and projects t value of 1.927 which was not statistically significant at p<0.05 level. Based on the objectives of the study, there was no significant association in the level of sleep quality among post operative patients after cardiac surgery with selected demographic variables. Thus the study proves that, Back Massage Therapy had effect on promoting sleep which can be provided as a complementary therapy in management of sleep disturbances among post operative patients after cardiac surgery.
Keywords: Effectiveness, Back Massage therapy, sleep quality, post operative patients, cardiac surgery
Edition: Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016
Pages: 416 - 419
Make Sure to Disable the Pop-Up Blocker of Web Browser
Similar Articles
Downloads: 1 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Research Paper, Medical Surgical, Albania, Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023
Pages: 931 - 933Risk Factors for Post - Operative Pneumonia after Bypass - Surgery
Monika Dede, Juliana Karanxha, Mirjeta Guni
Downloads: 2 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙2
Research Paper, Medical Surgical, Albania, Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023
Pages: 1099 - 1102Impact of BMI in Early Outcomes in Patients Undergoing on CABG
Mirjeta Guni, Juliana Karanxha, Monika Dede
Downloads: 98
Research Paper, Medical Surgical, India, Volume 4 Issue 8, August 2015
Pages: 1300 - 1303Hyperlactatemia after Cardiac Surgery as a Prognostic Risk Factor
Dr. Ritesh Shah, Dr. Hasmukh Patel, Himani Pandya
Downloads: 107
Case Studies, Medical Surgical, India, Volume 5 Issue 3, March 2016
Pages: 2066 - 2068Survival with Complete Neurological Recovery after Prolonged Cardiac Arrest in a Post CABG Patient ? A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature
Dr. Krishnendu Chakrabarti, Dr. Sayar Kumar Munshi, Dr. Pares Bandyopadhyay
Downloads: 109
Research Paper, Medical Surgical, Macedonia, Volume 4 Issue 4, April 2015
Pages: 969 - 972Anesthesia and the Mental Status of Elderly Patients Following Major Non-Cardiac Surgery
Trajkova R., Soljakova M., Dinevska V., Nikolov M., Bozinovska-Beaka G.