Hand Massage for Physical Restraint

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Experimental: * Before applying hand massage, the individual/patient's hand or arm will be evaluated for thrombus, phlebitis, ecchymosis, hematoma, deterioration in skin integrity and change in skin color in order to determine whether there is a risk. * Hand massage application is a massage performed with western technique that includes five basic classical massage manipulations including efflorescence, petrissage, friction, tapotment and vibration. * Massage should be performed in a way that creates light pressure on the individual, then the applied pressure should be gradually increased.

Study summary

In this study, nurses will apply hand massage to patients who are physically restrained. It will be examined whether massage has a positive effect on patients' skin color, blood circulation, skin temperature and pain. Physical restraint will be applied to patients only in the presence of medical indications and with the decision of a physician.

Research question: Does hand massage applied to patients in physical restraint have an effect on preventing complications related to restraint?

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• During the 30. 60th. 90. 120. minutes follow-up, the patient's peripheral capillary refill time, skin integrity, skin color, skin temperature and pain will be evaluated. — for 2 hours
  Peripheral capillary refill time ( 0-2 sec : + ) ( \>2 sec : ++ ) Skin integrity + yes \- no If yes, specify: * abrasion * irritation * laceration Specify skin color * Pale/white * red * bruised * pink Skin temperature Compared to unrestricted area * warmer * colder * no difference Pain (0-10 points) Ask the patient about the restricted area 0: I have no pain 10: Unbearable pain 30th min 60th min 90th min 120th min

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