JOURNAL ARTICLE

Effectiveness of Foot Reflexology on Blood Pressure, Headache and Fatigue Among Hypertensive Patients at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karad.

  • Published In: International Scientific Journal of Engineering & Management, 2026, v. 5, n. 3. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kawar, Ajay Jyotiram 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a quantitative study evaluating the effectiveness of Foot Reflexology on blood pressure, headache, and fatigue among hypertensive patients at a tertiary care hospital in Karad, India. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving daily 20-minute foot reflexology sessions for five days or a control group receiving routine care. Results indicated statistically significant reductions in systolic blood pressure, headache intensity, and fatigue levels in the experimental group compared to pretest measures, suggesting that foot reflexology may be an effective complementary therapy for managing hypertension and its associated symptoms. The study also examined associations between sociodemographic variables and these health outcomes, finding limited significant correlations. The authors recommend incorporating foot reflexology into nursing practice and further research with larger samples and varied settings.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Scientific Journal of Engineering & Management. 2026/03, Vol. 5, Issue 3, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:25836129
  • DOI:10.55041/ISJEM05600
  • Accession Number:192859629
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