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The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Quality of Life

ABSTRACT: Intervention 1: For intervention group, 4 sessions (two steps), foot reflexology massage (massage techniques and foot exercises) for 20 minutes, two weeks apart. Intervention 2: The control group will receive standard cares of center.;Lifestyle;Lifestyle;For intervention group, 4 sessions (two steps), foot reflexology massage (massage techniques and foot exercises) for 20 minutes, two weeks apart.;The control group will receive standard cares of center. Primary outcome(s): Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at the next session immediately before the intervention, the questionnaires will be completed by the test group. Method of measurement: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaries. Study Design: Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive.

DISEASE(S): Colon And Rectum Cancer,Malignant Neoplasm Of Rectosigmoid Junction, Malignant Neoplasm Of Anus And Anal Canal, Malignant Neoplasm Of Rectum,C19, C20

PROVIDER: 2492557 | ecrin-mdr-crc |

REPOSITORIES: ECRIN MDR

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