Hand Massage for Physical Restraint
Effect of Hand Massage on Physical Restraint Complications
Cukurova University
160 participants
Jun 10, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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?
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Both physical and chemical restraint must be applied, a written request for restraint must be given by the physician, both upper extremities must be restrained, and verbal permission must be obtained from the relatives.
Exclusion Criteria1
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Interventions
* 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.
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NCT07070505