REFLEXOLOGY RESEARCH – CONSTIPATION
2022
SLEEP, CONSTIPATION, SENIORS, RESIDENTIAL NURSING FACILITIES, AROMA FOOT MASSAGE
Effects of Aroma Foot Massage on Sleep Quality and Constipation Relief among the Older Adults Living in Residential Nursing Facilities. By Jung-In Kang, Eun-Hye Lee, Hyeon-Young Kim. Pub. by Int. J Environ Res Public Health. May 4;19(9):5567.. PMID: 35564962 PMCID: PMC9105728 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095567
We recommend that aroma foot massage be used as a complementary intervention in combination with drug-based treatment to improve sleep quality and relieve the constipation symptoms experienced by older adults living in nursing facilities.
2020
FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION,
Foot reflexology in the management of functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. By Huang Yaqi, Jiang Nan, Chen Ying, Zhang Xiaojun, Zhang Lijuan, Wang Yulu, Wei Siqi, Chen Shixiang, Zhao Yue. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 Aug; 40:101198. PMID: 32891277 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101198
Foot reflexology is an effective complementary therapy for treating functional constipation. However, because of the small number of included studies and their small sample sizes, the current evidence was insufficient to support the effectiveness of foot reflexology in reducing the recurrence rate, improving the constipation-related symptom, and compliance with toilet training, diet and motivation. Randomised controlled trials with long-term follow-up are needed for further investigation.
CONSTIPATION, ELDERLY PEOPLE
Effect of Reflexology on the Constipation Status of Elderly People. By Bahar Inkaya, Hilal Tuzer. Yonago Acta Med. 2020 May 18; 63(2):115-121. PMID: 32494217 PMCID: PMC7231874 DOI: 10.33160/yam.2020.05.007
Foot reflexology massage was found to be effective in relieving the constipation of elderly people. Therefore, reflexology is recommended as part of nursing care to reduce the constipation status of elderly people.
2019
CONSTIPATION, CHILDREN
Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine in children constipation: a systematic review. By Paknejad MS, Motaharifard MS, Barimani S, Kabiri P, Karimi M. Pub. by Daru. 2019 Dec;27(2):811-826. doi: 10.1007/s40199-019-00297-w. Epub 2019 Nov 16. PMID: 31734825; PMCID: PMC6895286.
The scarcity of research on the efficacy and safety of different types of complementary and alternative medicine methods in children with constipation necessitates conducting more studies in each field.
CONSTIPATION, QUALITY OF LIFE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
The effect of foot reflexology on constipation and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. A randomized controlled trial. By Mahbobeh Sajadi, Fahimeh Davodabady, Vahid Naseri-Salahshour, Mehdi Harorani, Mohsen Ebrahimi-Monfared. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Jan; 48:102270. PMID: 31987235 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102270
The results of this study showed that foot reflexology, as an effective intervention can be useful in management of constipation in patients with MS. Therefore, this intervention can be applied as a safe method for the decrease of constipation in MS patients.
2018
CONSTIPATION, SPASTICITY, SPEECH, COMMUNICATION, CEREBRAL PALSY, CHILDREN, CAREGIVERS
Opinions and observations of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy about changes seen after reflexology: A qualitative study. By Filiz Özkan, Handan Zincir. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 May; 31:242-247. PMID: 29705462 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.03.011.
As a result; the caregivers expressed that there were increases in self-confidence of children, improvement in walking, reduced spasticity, relaxation, decreases in constipation, and increases in communication, speech and perception after reflexology.
CONSTIPATION, CEREBRAL PALSY, CHILDREN
The effects of reflexology on constipation and motor functions in children with cerebral palsy. By Bulent Elbasan, Sabiha Bezgin. Pediatrics & Neonatology. Volume 59, Issue 1, February 2018, Pages 42-47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2017.01.005 .
Neurodevelopmental therapy improved motor performance in both groups and adding reflexology to therapy had a positive effect on constipation. We suggest applying reflexology to children with cerebral palsy who experience constipation problems.
2017
CONSTIPATION, CHILDREN
A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effects of Reflexology on Children with Functional Constipation. By Nejla Canbulat Sahiner, Meltem Demirgoz Bal. Gastroenterol Nurs. Sep/Oct 2017; 40(5):393-400. PMID: 28957970 DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000196.
This study sample showed that only toilet/diet/motivation training had potential benefit for treating functional constipation in children. Further larger randomized trials are required to establish whether there are benefits to foot message in the treatment of functional constipation in children.
2010
IDIOPATHIC CONSTIPATION, WOMEN
A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women. By Sue Woodward, Christine Norton, K Louise Barriball. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 Feb; 16(1):41-6. PMID: 20129409 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.06.002
This study shows that in this sample reflexology has potential benefit for treating idiopathic constipation in women. Further randomised trials are required.
2004
CONSTIPATION, SENIORS
Treatment and Prevention of Constipation by Reflexotherapy. By Guiling, S., 2004 China Symposium Reflexology Report, pages 55-58.
Reflexotherapy proved to be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of constipation and beneficial for the human body.
CONSTIPATION, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION
Effects of Foot Reflexology Education Program on Constipation, Anxiety and Depression in Nursing Students. By Choi, EU., Sigma Theta Tau International, 2004.
Foot reflexology educational program was shown to be effective in improving constipation, anxiety and depression for the nursing students who had these symptoms.
2003
CONSTIPATION, ENCOPRESIS (FAECAL INCONTINENCE), CHILDREN
Reflexology in the management of encopresis and chronic constipation. By Eileen Bishop, Evelyn McKinnon, Evelyn Weir, Denise W Brown. Paediatr Nurs. 2003 Apr; 15(3):20-1. PMID: 12715585 DOI: 10.7748/paed2003.04.15.3.20.c843
It appears that reflexology has been an effective method of treating encopresis and constipation over a six-week period in this cohort of patients.
2002
CONSTIPATION
Treatment Of Habitual Constipation With Reflexotherapy Based On Biorhythm. By Hu, G., 2002 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing, China Reflexology Association, pages 14-15.
The Reflexotherapy/Biorhythm group had a cured rate of 90% and a marked effective rate of 10% compared to the control group with a cured rate of 60% and a marked effective rate of 26%. There was also a difference in the time needed to heal the illness. The Reflexotherapy/Biorhythm group had a rate of 80% healed in 3-4 days and 14% healed in 5-6 days. The control group had a rate of 24% healed in 3-4 days and 60% in 5-6 days.
CONSTIPATION
Treatment of 50 cases of constipation with Reflexotherapy. By Xin, Z., Genye, Z., Zhixican, Z., 2002 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing, China Reflexology Association, pages 21-22.
Of our 50 cases, there were 15 cases cured, 15 cases being markedly effective, 18 cases effective, and 2 cases ineffective. The total effective rate was 96%.
1997
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PAIN, CONSTIPATION, BLADDER CONTROL
A Study of the Effect of Reflexology on People with Multiple Sclerosis. By Joyce, M., and Richardson, R. Reflexions, September 1997, pages 10-13 and Reflexology World, December 1997, pages 6-11.
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis
1996
CONSTIPATION, VOMITTING, INFANT
Neonatal Vomiting Cured with Foot Reflexo-therapy: A Case Report. By Liu, Z. 1996 China Reflexology Symposium
Report, Beijing: China Reflexology Association, pages 41-42.
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of neonatal vomiting.
1994
CONSTIPATION,
Foot Reflex Zone Massage in the Treatment of Constipation. By Zhao, S., 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, page 60.
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for relief of constipation.
CONSTIPATION, SENIORS
Exploring the Application of Foot Reflexology to the Prevention and Treatment of Functional Constipation. By Yang, Y., Chao, L. Meng, G., Cao, S., Hao, J., and Zhang, S., 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing: China Reflexology Association, pages 62-65.
Foot reflexology was found to have a remarkable effect in shortening the emptying time of the digestive tract of its contents, and is highly effective for relief of symptoms associated with functional constipation.
CONSTIPATION, DIGESTIVE, SENIORS
The Observation of Gurgling Sound Before and After Foot Massotherapy. By Yang, Y., Zhao, L., Meng, G., Cao, S., Hao, J., and Zhang, S., 1994 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 150-154.
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of abdominal peristalsis and abdominal gurgling.
1992
CONSTIPATION, WOMEN,
Using Reflexology to Relieve Chronic Constipation. By Eriksen, L., Sugeplejersken, The Danish Journal of Nursing, June 1992.
Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of chronic constipation.