Hand Massage for Physical Restraint

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorCukurova University

About this trial

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 criteria

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Experimental

Treatment groups

160 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators