Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.
Institute of Rehabilitation Science and Engineering, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, NE, USA.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 May;35:361-367. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.03.020. Epub 2019 Apr 4.
A massage therapy program was implemented to address the psychological well-being of family caregivers to patients in a rehabilitation hospital. The impact of massage "dosage" on caregiver stress and psychological well-being was examined in this study. Participants' perspectives on the program were also explored.
Thirty-eight family caregivers were randomized to receive either one massage per week or three massages per week for two weeks. Caregivers reported psychological symptoms and stress pre- and post-program. Program acceptability was assessed via responses on an exit survey.
Overall, 79% of massages were received (89% among program completers). Post-program symptom scores were lower than baseline scores for both groups (F (1, 31) = 8.74 - 24.50, P < 0.01). Exit surveys indicated high program acceptability and perceived benefits.
Findings suggest that massage services would be welcomed, utilized, and beneficial for improving the psychological well-being of family caregivers in a rehabilitation hospital.
在康复医院，实施了一项按摩疗法计划，以改善患者家属照顾者的心理健康。本研究旨在探讨按摩“剂量”对照顾者压力和心理健康的影响。本研究还探讨了参与者对该计划的看法。
38 名家庭照顾者随机分为每周接受一次按摩或每周接受三次按摩，持续两周。照顾者在计划前后报告心理症状和压力。通过退出调查中的回复评估计划的可接受性。
总体而言，接受了 79%的按摩（完成计划者中为 89%）。与基线相比，两组的后测症状评分均较低（F（1，31）=8.74-24.50，P<0.01）。退出调查表明该计划的接受度和感知益处均很高。
研究结果表明，按摩服务将受到康复医院家庭照顾者的欢迎、利用，并有益于改善他们的心理健康。
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