Effects of Reflexology and Cold Application Before Chest Tube Removal in CABG Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Pain, Acute Post-Operative
Anxiety
Chest Tube Removal
Coronary Artery Bypass
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 108 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ankara University · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to evaluate the effects of combined reflexology and cold application on pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters in patients undergoing chest tube removal (CTR) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Chest tube removal is an invasive procedure that often causes significant pain and anxiety, which can negatively impact the recovery process. In this randomized contr…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being 18 years of age or older
* Not having undergone previous open heart surgery
* Not having received analgesics within 4 hours prior to the procedure
* Having a VAS pain score of 3 or higher
* Voluntary participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being under 18 years…
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