Effect of Foot Reflexology on Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) commonly experience fatigue, discomfort, sleep problems, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Studies have shown that foot reflexology can help relieve these symptoms. The objective of this current study is to systematically review the effects of foot reflexology on patients with MS.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of published literature in many databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library, from January 1, 2000, to January 27, 2022. With language restrictions, we included randomized controlled trials of foot reflexology interventions for MS that had any clinical or psychological symptom measurements as outcomes. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to assess evidence quality. Two authors independe

SUBMITTER: Deenadayalan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10930811 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature