The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Physiological Indicators and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Time among Open-Heart Surgery Patients

Abstract

Flipped Classroom is a promising alternative to traditional lectures in nursing education, helping nursing students become more involved in classroom activities. Can lead to a high level of student satisfaction, self-speed and independence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of inverted education as a teaching strategy on the participation of students in community nursing, satisfaction and achievement. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study (study and control group). Setting: This study was conducted in faculty of nursing at Fayoum University. Subjects: A total number of students 140 students were enrolled in this study, both sex studies at second semester, fourth year during study of community health nursing course, academic year 2016/2017. Tools: data was collected through self-administer questionnaire sheet which include personal characteristics, students engagement scale: satisfaction scale and achievement questionnaire sheet. Results: Around three quartets (71.4%) of student undergoing flipped classroom as a teaching strategy achieved a moderate level of achievement compared with half (50%) of student undergoing lecture based learning (post test).There were highly statistical significant between pre and posttest of study and control group regarding student satisfaction and engagement. Recommendations: The need for provided deferent innovative educational strategies for students, introduce Flipped Classroom to other courses for students with different class levels and encourage students for using different models of Flipped Classroom as a teaching strategy.

Impact of Foot Reflexology on Physiological Indicators and Pain among Open-Heart Surgery Patients

“…Reflexology massage eases tension and stress and fosters a feeling of safety and security that improves physiological markers in the post-operative phase of cardiothoracic surgery. These findings coincide with those of Elsayed, E., A. et al (2019), who investigated the Impact of Foot Reflexology on Physiological Indicators among Open-Heart Surgery Patients, who reported the effectiveness of foot reflexology massage on improving physiological parameters including heart rate, respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and oxygen saturation among most of patient categories. According to the researchers, these results may be explained by the fact that reflexology coactivates two autonomic nervous system branches, which may enhance hemostasis, improve physiological parameters, and lessen discomfort.…”

“…Comparing complementary and nonpharmacological approaches to pharmaceutical ones reveals that the former are noninvasive, straightforward, and less costly, while the latter have negligible or no side effects (Elsayed, E, A. et al, 2019). Reflexology is one of the most well-known alternative therapies, yet it's still unknown how exactly it functions.…”

“…According to several studies, foot reflexology can quickly reduce pulse rate, and improve arterial oxygen saturation, and both systolic and diastolic blood pressure (Elsayed, et al, 2019). Additionally, research has shown that it is a successful method for reducing anxiety, regulating incisions, and reducing postoperative discomfort (Koraş & Karabulut, 2018).…”

“…Additionally, research has shown that it is a successful method for reducing anxiety, regulating incisions, and reducing postoperative discomfort (Koraş & Karabulut, 2018). Pain post open heart surgery (Elsayed, et al, 2019).…”