Authors:
Yoko Hirohashi
1
;
Chieko Kato
2
;
Shoko Minamiyama
3
;
Hiroaki Hasegawa
3
;
Yoshiko Yuki
3
and
Toshiko Sasaki
3
Affiliations:
1
Department of Nursing Education, Shoin University, Japan
;
2
NayoroCity University, Japan
;
3
Department of Nursing Education, Nayoro City University, Japan
Keyword(s):
Touch care, Foot bathing, Fingertip pulse wave, Nursing care.
Abstract:
Concerning the effectiveness of foot bathing and Touch Care as care-giving methods, verification was
obtained by physiological data gathered from fingertip pulse and vital sign readings, as well as a survey
questionnaire. In testing each care method, namely, carbonated water bathing, lower leg Touch Care, foot
bathing, and foot bathing + Touch Care, readings were taken 3 times: before, immediately after, and 10
minutes after completion of the procedures. The results were as follows: These nursing cares showed
effectiveness 77.8% - 90% of the cases. The various methods showed an improvement in participants’ mood
in the following order of effectiveness: foot bathing + Touch Care, Touch Care, carbonated water bathing,
and foot bathing. When comparing only to foot bathing, foot bathing + Touch Care had a greater effectiveness
in warming the body. Touch Care and foot bathing + Touch Care showed effectiveness in improving blood
circulation, and carbonated water bathing showed effectiveness
in warming the body without altering vital
signs. The procedures’ results showed the importance of applying these care techniques to the type of care
most suitable for the subjects, and the importance of application in regard to support of mental health.
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