Meha N, Deepa Y, Mooventhan A, Edminchrista S, Madhumitha S, Pugazharasi K S
Department of Manipulative Therapies, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai, India.
Department of Research, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai, India.
Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2024 Sep 12;17(3):15-22. doi: 10.3822/ijtmb.v17i3.897. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Hypertension (HTN) is one of the most important non-communicable risk factors that cause cardiovascular diseases. Complementary therapies including massage and aromatherapy are widely used in the management of HTN. However, studies on aromatherapy massage in HTN are limited. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of lavender oil leg massage on physical (cardiopulmonary function), cognitive, and psychological variables of patients with HTN.
A parallel-group randomized controlled trial, comprising 100 HTN patients aged 44.99 ± 5.39 years who were recruited and randomly divided into the study group (SG) and control group (CG), was conducted. The SG received lavender oil leg massage, while the CG received supine rest for 20 min. Outcome variables like blood pressure (BP), pulse rate (PR), random blood sugar (RBS) level, oxygen saturation, pulmonary function, oral temperature, trail making test (TMT) A and B, and state anxiety and mindfulness were assessed before and after the intervention.
The within-group analysis showed a significant improvement in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, PR, RBS, TMT-A, TMT-B, and state mindfulness both in the SG and CG. However, a significant reduction in state anxiety was observed only in the SG unlike the CG. Moreover, the between-group analysis showed a significant improvement in state mindfulness and state anxiety in the SG compared to the CG.
The results of this study suggest that lavender oil leg massage is effective in reducing BP and RBS, and improving cognitive function in hypertensive patients. In addition, it is more effective in reducing anxiety and improving mindfulness than rest in supine position in patients with HTN.
高血压是导致心血管疾病的最重要的非传染性风险因素之一。包括按摩和芳香疗法在内的补充疗法广泛应用于高血压的管理。然而，关于高血压芳香疗法按摩的研究有限。因此，本研究旨在评估薰衣草油腿部按摩对高血压患者身体（心肺功能）、认知和心理变量的影响。
进行了一项平行组随机对照试验，招募了100名年龄在44.99±5.39岁的高血压患者，并将其随机分为研究组（SG）和对照组（CG）。研究组接受薰衣草油腿部按摩，而对照组仰卧休息20分钟。在干预前后评估收缩压（BP）、脉搏率（PR）、随机血糖（RBS）水平、血氧饱和度、肺功能、口腔温度、连线测验（TMT）A和B以及状态焦虑和正念等结果变量。
组内分析显示，研究组和对照组的收缩压、舒张压、脉搏率、随机血糖、连线测验A、连线测验B和状态正念均有显著改善。然而，与对照组不同，仅研究组的状态焦虑显著降低。此外，组间分析显示，与对照组相比，研究组的状态正念和状态焦虑有显著改善。
本研究结果表明，薰衣草油腿部按摩对降低高血压患者的血压和随机血糖以及改善认知功能有效。此外，与高血压患者仰卧休息相比，薰衣草油腿部按摩在减轻焦虑和提高正念方面更有效。
