Influencia de la reflexología en la calidad de vida de los estudiantes de infermeria

Identifier:  TDX:2346

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX2346

Authors:  Esmel Esmel, Neus

Abstract:
The significant increase in demand of Complementary Therapies in recent years has generated the need to provide answers to emerging needs. Despite this interest, health professionals, including nurses, admit not having enough knowledge to inform about its uses and applications. The aim of this research has been the study and analysis of the effects of the application of reflexology as a complementary treatment modality, introducing the quality of life as the main indicator. Methodology: Quasi-experimental study. We used a quantitative and qualitative methodology. Conducted with a sample of 90 nursing students. The following questionnaires were used: (SF12v2) health questionnaire and (TMMS-24) Trait Meta-Mood Scale and two ad-hoc received during and after the intervention effects questionnaires, as well as other ad-hoc questionnaire to measure knowledge and attitudes about complementary therapies. a mixed factorial repeated measures design was used. Fisher's exact test nonparametric tests were used and Brown-Forsyte test was applied, univariate ANOVA and. In case of multiple comparisons they were adjusted by Bonferroni. Correlations were sought to establish the relevance of the relationship between variables, using the criteria of Cohen. Results: Changes in quality of life showed no statistical significance. Although students perceived an improvement in well-being, relaxation, sleep quality and motivation. Emotional intelligence showed significant changes in understanding and emotional regulation. Conclusions: Reflexology is a Complementary Therapy, which provides comfort and relaxation and improved sleep quality and motivation. Students presented a positive attitude and basic knowledge about Complementary therapies, indicating the importance of them for their professional future.