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Zahra Anjoman Azari Mojgan Mirghafourv Ciara Hughes Shiva Havizari Effect of Foot Reflexology on Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Shiraz E-Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5812/semj.100585

Bagheri-Nesami, M., Shorofi, S., Zargar, N., Sohrabi, M., et al. (2014). The effects of foot reflexology massage on anxiety in patients following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Bahrami, T., Rejeh, N., Heravi-Karimooi, M., Tadrisi, S., et al. (2019). The effect of foot reflexology on hospital anxiety and depression in female older adults: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.

Bahrami, T., Rejeh, N., Heravi-Karimooi, M., Tadrisi, S., et al. (2020). Reflexology versus aromatherapy massage for relieving anxiety and depression in hospitalized older women: A randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Caring Sciences.

Bakavoly, M., Sajjadi, M., Ghasemi, R., & Ajamzibad, H. (2023). Comparison of the impacts of Benson relaxation technique and foot reflexology massage on sleep quality of patients with systolic heart failure: A randomized clinical trial. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research.

Baker, L. (n.d.). Reflexology, Alzheimer’s disease, and sleep. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Bakir, E., Baglama, S., & Gursoy, S. (2018). The effects of reflexology on pain and sleep deprivation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Baljon, K., Romli, M., Ismail, A., Khuan, L., et al. (2022). Effectiveness of breathing exercises, foot reflexology and massage on maternal and newborn outcomes among primigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Women’s Health.

Banner, N. (2015). Reflexology for peripheral neuropathy. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Beck, G. (n.d.). Foot reflexology and interstitial cystitis. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Bishop-Brahen, T. (2012). The effects of hand reflexology and hydrotherapy on De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Blinkhorn, E. (2015). Reflexology and Parkinson’s disease. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Cai, D., Chen, C., & Lo, T. (2022). Foot reflexology: Recent research trends and prospects. Healthcare.

Castronovo, K. (2010). Reflexology and panic disorder. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Chen, Y., Lu, W., Clemente, F., Bezerra, J., et al. (2019). Increased parasympathetic activity by foot reflexology massage after repeated sprint test in collegiate football players: A randomised controlled trial. Sports.

Cirocco, R. (n.d.). Reflexology and lymphedema. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Collins, M. (2014). Foot reflexology and uroschesis. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Cook, K. (2013). Reflexology and the effects on Marfan Syndrome. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Creamer, M. (n.d.). Reflexology’s effect on fibromyalgia. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Dalal, K., Maran, V., Pandey, R., & Tripathi, M. (2014). Determination of efficacy of reflexology in managing patients with diabetic neuropathy: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Davodabady, F., Naseri-Salahshour, V., Sajadi, M., Mohtarami, A., et al. (2021). Randomized controlled trial of the foot reflexology on pain and anxiety severity during dressing change in burn patients. Burns.

Deenadayalan, B., Venugopal, V., Poornima, R., Kannan, V., et al. (2024). Effect of foot reflexology on patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review of current evidence. International Journal of MS Care.

Dehghanmehr, S., Sheikh, G., Siyasari, A., Sheikh, A., et al. (2018). The impact of foot reflexology massage on anxiety caused by blood transfusion in children with thalassemia. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.

Deng, G., & Cassileth, B. (2005). Integrative oncology: Complementary therapies for pain anxiety and mood disturbance. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

Derryberry, A. (2017). The effects of hand reflexology on chronic hand pain. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Ebadi, A., Kavei, P., Moradian, S., & Saeid, Y. (2015). The effect of foot reflexology on physiologic parameters and mechanical ventilation weaning time in patients undergoing open-heart surgery: A clinical trial study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Eghbali, M., Safari, R., Nazari, F., & Abdoli, S. (2012). The effects of reflexology on chronic low back pain intensity in nurses employed in hospitals affiliated with Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research.

Ellis, C., McVicar, A., Rooke, K., Bristow, M., et al. (2013). A pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the psychological, physiological and biochemical effect of reflexology on breast cancer patients. European Journal of Integrative Medicine.

Elsayed, A., Kandeel, N., & El-Aziz, W. (2019). The effect of foot reflexology on physiological indicators and mechanical ventilation weaning time among open-heart surgery patients. American Journal of Nursing Research.

Embong, N., Soh, Y., Ming, L., & Wong, T. (2016). Perspectives on reflexology: A qualitative approach. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

Embong, N., Soh, Y., Ming, L., & Wong, T. (2015). Revisiting reflexology: Concept, evidence, current practice, and practitioner training. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

Erkek, Z., & Aktas, S. (2018). The effect of foot reflexology on the anxiety levels of women in labor. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine.

Ernst, E. (2009). Is reflexology an effective intervention? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. The Medical Journal of Australia.

Esmel-Esmel, N., Tomas-Esmel, E., Rollan, Y., Caceres, I., et al. (2016). Exploring the body through reflexology: Physical behaviors observed during application. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Esmel-Esmel, N., Tomas-Esmel, E., Tous-Andreu, M., Bove-Ribe, A., et al. (2017). Reflexology and polysomnography: Changes in cerebral wave activity induced by reflexology promote N1 and N2 sleep stages. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Estapa, K. (2016). Foot reflexology and constipation. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Fischer, A., Holmes, P., Bahar, Y., Vacca, S., et al. (2020). Aroma acupoint therapy for symptom management with adolescent patients: Early experiences from school-based health centers. Medical Acupuncture.

Flynn, L., Bush, T., Sikorskii, A., Mukherjee, R., et al. (2011). Understanding the role of stimulation in reflexology: development and testing of a robotic device. European Journal of Cancer Care.

Ghanbari, A., Shahrbabaki, P., Dehghan, M., Mardanparvar, et al. (2022). Comparison of the effect of reflexology and Swedish massage on restless legs syndrome and sleep quality in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.

Gilmore, D. (2014). Hand reflexology’s effects on lower extremity lymphedema. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Gordon, J., Alder, E., Matthews-Smith, G., Hendry, I., et al. (2006). How effective is reflexology when practised by parents as an adjunct to standard medical treatment in childhood idiopathic constipation? – Results of a randomised controlled trial (RCT). Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

Guinta, J. (2011). Foot reflexology and diabetes. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Guinta, J., Cook, K., & Ruggiero, C. (2014). The effects of hand reflexology on functional fine motor skills in adults with brain injury. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Gunnarsdottir, T., & Peden-McAlpine, C. (2010). Effects of reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms: A multiple case study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Guven, D., & Bulut, H. (2025). The effect of foot reflexology on pain, anxiety and mobility in patients with knee arthroplasty. Journal of Nursology.

Hasanpour, M., Mohammadi, M., & Shareinia, H. (2019). Effects of reflexology on premenstrual syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BioPsychoSocial Medicine.

Hodgson, N., & Andersen, S. (2008). The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Huang, H., Chen, K., Kuo, S., & Chen, I. (2020). Can foot reflexology be a complementary therapy for sleep disturbances? Evidence appraisal through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Advanced Nursing.

Hughes, C., Smyth, S., & Lowe-Strong, A. (2009). Reflexology for the treatment of pain in people with multiple sclerosis: A double-blind randomised sham-controlled clinical trial. Multiple Sclerosis Journal.

Imani, N., Shams, S., Radfar, M., Ghavami, H., et al. (2018). Effect of applying reflexology massage on nitroglycerin-induced migraine-type headache: A placebo-controlled clinical trial. The Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology.

Inkaya, B., & Tuzer, H. (2020). Effect of Reflexology on the Constipation Status of Elderly People. Yonago acta medica, 63(2), 115–121. https://doi.org/10.33160/yam.2020.05.007

Jadhav, S., Naregal, P., Mohite, V., & Karale, R. (2024). Impact of foot reflexology versus simple massage on vital signs, anxiety, and pain during blood transfusion among children with thalassemia. Cureus.

Jahani, S., Salari, F., Elahi, N., & Cheraghian, B. (2018). The effect of reflexology in intensity of pain and anxiety among patients suffering from metastatic cancer in adults’ hematology ward. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research.

Jing, Y., Liu, S., Pan, C., Jian, Y., et al. (2022). The effects of foot reflexology on vital signs: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Johns, C., Blake, D., & Sinclair, A. (2010). Can reflexology maintain or improve the well-being of people with Parkinson’s disease? Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Jones, J., Thomson, P., Lauder, W., Howie, K., et al. (2012). Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Joseph, J., & Lobo, D. (2022). Effectiveness of reflexology on post-operative outcomes among patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review. (PDF) International Journal of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Science.

Kahraman, S., & Kizir, Y. (2019). The effect of reflexology or massage therapy on the anxiety of patients before coronary angiography. COJ Nursing & Healthcare.

Karatas, N., & Dalgic, A. (2020). Effects of reflexology on child health: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.

Kesselring, A. (1999). [Foot reflexology massage: a clinical study.] Forschende Komplementarmedizin.

Khaledifar, A., Nasiri, M., Khaledifar, B., Khaledifar, A., et al. (2017). The effect of reflexotherapy and massage therapy on vital signs and stress before coronary angiography: An open-label clinical trial. ARYA Atherosclerosis.

Khorsand, A., Tadayonfar, M., Badiee, S., Aghaee, M., et al. (2015). Evaluation of the effect of reflexology on pain control and analgesic consumption after appendectomy. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Koc, T., & Gozen, D. (2015). The effect of foot reflexology on acute pain in infants: A randomized controlled trial. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing.

Korhan, E., Uyar, M., Eyigor, C., Yont, G., et al. (2016). Effects of reflexology on pain in patients with fibromyalgia. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Kotruchin, P., Imoun, S., Mitsungnern, T., Aountrai, P., et al. (2021). The effects of foot reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate: A randomized clinical trial in stage‐2 hypertensive patients. Journal of Clinical Hypertension.

Kurt, S., & Can, G. (2018). Reflexology in the management of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: A pilot randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing.

Lee, J., Han, M., Chung, Y., Kim, J., et al. (2011). Effects of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.

Levy, I., Attias, S., Lavee, T., Avneri, O., et al. (2020). The effectiveness of foot reflexology in reducing anxiety and duration of labor in primiparas: An open-label randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Liang, X., Wu, S., Li, K., Zhang, H., et al. (2023). The effects of reflexology on symptoms in pregnancy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Heliyon.

Lu, W., Chen, G., & Kuo, C. (2011). Foot reflexology can increase vagal modulation, decrease sympathetic modulation, and lower blood pressure in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

Lukose, N., Pavithran, S., & Anu, K. (2016). Effect of foot reflexology as an add-on intervention on pain among women having undergone mastectomy. The Nursing Journal of India.

Ma, X., Yuan, Z., Qian, B., Guan, Y., et al. (2023). Systematic review and meta-analysis of reflexology for people with multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine.

Mahdavipour, F., Rahemi, Z., Sadat, Z., & Ajorpaz, N. (2019). The effects of foot reflexology on depression during menopause: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.

Manzanares, J. (2009). Biopsies of foot deposits reveal organic composition and mechanism of action for reflexology.

Manzanares, J. (n.d.). Effects of foot reflexology for high blood pressure.

Manzanares, J. (2017). Medical explorations of the reflexologic mechanism.

Marcolin, M., Tarot, A., Lombardo, V., Pereira, B., et al. (2023). The effects of foot reflexology on symptoms of discomfort in palliative care: A feasibility study. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.

McCullough, J., Liddle, S., Close, C., Sinclair, M., et al. (2018). Reflexology: A randomised controlled trial investigating the effects on beta-endorphin, cortisol and pregnancy related stress. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

McCullough, J., Liddle, S., Sinclair, M., Close, C., et al. (2014). The physiological and biochemical outcomes associated with a reflexology treatment: A systematic review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

McVicar, A., Greenwood, C., Fewell, F., D’Arcy, V., et al. (2007). Evaluation of anxiety, salivary cortisol and melatonin secretion following reflexology treatment: A pilot study in healthy individuals. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Mehta, P., Dhapte, V., Kadam, S., & Dhapte, V. (2016). Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

Miles, E. (n.d.). Reflexology and chronic low back pain. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Mobini-Bidgoli, M., Taghadosi, M., Gilasi, H., & Farokhian, A. (2017). The effect of hand reflexology on anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Moghimi-Hanjani, S., Mehdizadeh-Tourzani, Z., & Shoghi, M. (2015). The effect of foot reflexology on anxiety, pain, and outcomes of the labor in primigravida women. Acta Medica Iranica.

Molavi, V., Masoudi, A., Razavi, N., Aghajani, M., et al. (2013). A randomized-controlled trial examining the effects of reflexology on anxiety of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Nursing and Midwifery Studies.

Mood, V. (n.d.). Reflexology and reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Mulvihill, C. (2009). Does reflexology improve the “quality of life” for lung cancer patients? A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Najafiana, Z., & Najafian, M. (2023). Effect of foot reflexology on vital parameters and anxiety of hypertensive patients: A clinical trial study. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences.

Nakamarua, T., Miura, N., Fukushima, A., & Kawashima, R. (2008). Somatotopical relationships between cortical activity and reflex areas in reflexology: A functional magnetic resonance imaging study. Neuroscience Letters.

Navaee, M., Khayat, S., & Abed, Z. (2020). Effect of pre-cesarean foot reflexology massage on anxiety of primiparous women. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine.

Nazari, F., Soheili, M., Hosseini S., & Shaygannejad, V. (2016). A comparison of the effects of reflexology and relaxation on pain in women with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Complementary & Integrative Medicine.

O’Mathuna, D. (2008). Reflexology for pain and anxiety in cancer patients. Integrative Medicine.

Ozbaş, N., Şahan, N., & Aydın, E. (2024). The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Pain and Kinesiophobia in Patients Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study. Orthopedic Nursing.

Ozkan, F., & Zincir, H. (2018). Opinions and observations of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy about changes seen after reflexology: A qualitative study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Ozturk, R., Sevil, U., Sargin, A., & Yucebilgin, M. (2018) The effects of reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients after abdominal hysterectomy: A randomised controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.

Padmavathi, P. (2014). Effect of acupressure versus reflexology on premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls — A pilot study. The Nursing Journal of India.

Parker, M. (2013). A pilot randomised controlled trial investigating the psychological, physiological and biochemical effect of reflexology on breast cancer patients. European Journal of Integrative Medicine.

Parlak, A., Akkuş, Y., & Araz, O. (2024). RThe Effect of Foot Reflexology on Stress, Fatigue, and Low Back Pain in Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Management Nursing.

Posse, C. (2015). Reflexology after end-stage liver disease and liver transplant. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Quattrin, R., Zanini, A., Buchini, S., Turello, D., et al. (2006). Use of reflexology foot massage to reduce anxiety in hospitalized cancer patients in chemotherapy treatment: Methodology and outcomes. Journal of Nursing Management.

Ramos, D., Alimboyao, S., Dompiles, A., Nazarro, E., et al. (2015). The effect of Kolkolis in reducing blood pressure. Journal of Integrative Cardiology.

Rawal, R., Read, J., Chesterman, E., Walters, K., et al. (2022). The effectiveness of aromatherapy and reflexology in neurodegenerative disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurodegenerative Disease Management.

Ren, N., Yang, G., Ren, X., & Li, L. (2021). Effects of foot massage on relieving pain, anxiety and improving quality of life of patients undergoing a cervical spine surgery. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes.

Robertshawe, P. (2007). Anxiety, salivary cortisol and melatonin secretion following reflexology treatment. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society.

Rosas-Cervantes, E., Jimenez-Gonzalez, M., Rodrigues, R., Fernandes, D., et al. (2024). Foot reflexology with caring consciousness to reduce pain in older adults: An integrative review. Florence Nightingale Journal of Nursing.

Rottman, B., Wyatt, G., Crane, T., & Sikorskii, A. (2020). Expectancy and utilisation of reflexology among women with advanced breast cancer. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.

Ruban, D., Nithya, M., & Velayutham, P. (2020). Effectiveness of foot massage on blood pressure among patients with hypertension. International Journal of Advance Research in Medical Surgical Nursing.

Sahin, C., & Cilingir, D. (2022). The effects of foot reflexology upon pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction among patients having undergone open-heart surgery. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine.

Sajadi, M., Davodabady, F., Naseri-Salahshour, V., Harorani, M., et al. (2020). The effect of foot reflexology on constipation and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. A randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.

Sajadi, M., Davodabady, F., & Ebrahimi-Monfared, M. (2020). The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep quality and anxiety in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial. Archives of Neuroscience.

Saltan, A., Mert, S., Topbaş, O., & Aksu, B. (2024). The investigation of effect on foot plantar massage on functional recovery in older adults with general surgery, randomized clinical trial. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research.

Samarehfekri, A., Dehghan, M., Arab, M., & Ebadzadeh, M. (2020). Effect of foot reflexology on pain, fatigue, and quality of sleep after kidney transplantation surgery: A parallel randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Samuel, C. (2011). An investigation into the efficacy of reflexology on acute pain in healthy human subjects. University of Portsmouth.

Samuel, C., & Ebenezer, I. (2013). Exploratory study on the efficacy of reflexology for pain threshold and tolerance using an ice-pain experiment and sham TENS control. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Sayari, S., Nobahar, M., & Ghorbani, R. (2021). Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Scharping, K. (2017). Reflexology for the restoration of anosmia as a result of a traumatic brain injury. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Shah, D., & Prabhu, K. (2017). Effect of burst TENS on reflexology points in patients with osteoarthritis knee. International Journal of Science and Research.

Shahroudi, P., Chehrzad, M., Ghanbari, A., Pourghane, P., et al. (2023). The effect of foot reflexology massage on pain during vaccine injection in infants referred to Rasht Comprehensive Health Center: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Pediatric Perspectives.

Sharp, D., Walker, M., Chaturvedi, A., Upadhyay, S., et al. (2010). A randomised, controlled trial of the psychological effects of reflexology in early breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer.

Siev-Ner, I., Gamus, D., Lerner-Geva, L., & Achiron, A. (2003). Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled study. Multiple Sclerosis.

Simsek, N., Nacir, B., & Demir, A. (2022). Determining the effect of reflexology on nausea, vomiting and anxiety in patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy: A randomized controlled study. Complementary Medicine Research.

Soheili, M., Nazari, F., Shaygannejad, V., & M. Valiani, M. (2017). A comparison of the effects of reflexology and relaxation on the psychological symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Education and Health Promotion.

Stephenson, N., & Dalton, J. (2003). Using reflexology for pain management: A review. Journal of Holistic Nursing.

Stephenson, N., Swanson, M., Dalton, J., Keefe, F., et al. (2007). Partner-delivered reflexology: Effects on cancer pain and anxiety. Oncology Nursing Society.

Tate, R. (2016). The effects of reflexology on chronic back pain. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Tian, E., Veziari, Y., Leach, M., & Kumar, S. (2023). The effectiveness of reflexology on mental health in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Tiran, D., & Chummun, H. (2005). The physiological basis of reflexology and its use as a potential diagnostic tool. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Toomey, B. (2009). Type 2 diabetes and reflexology. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Torroll, D. (2013). Reflexology for post-traumatic stress disorder. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Toth, K. (2009). Endometriosis and reflexology. A case study. Academy of Ancient Reflexology.

Turkcu, S., & Ozkan, S. (2021). The effects of reflexology on anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with gynecological cancers with reference to Watson’s theory of human caring. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

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Whatley, J., Perkins, J., & Samuel, C. (2022). Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

Whatley, J., Street, R., Kay, S., & Harris, P. (2016). Use of reflexology in managing secondary lymphoedema for patients affected by treatments for breast cancer: A feasibility study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

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