The effect of hand reflexology on anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography: A single-blind randomized controlled trial

This study aimed to evaluate effects of hand reflexology on anxiety level in coronary angiography patients. This clinical trial recruited 80 eligible patients >6 months. The patients were randomly assigned to receive routine care plus either hand reflexology or a simple hand massage. Data were collected using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Both groups' anxiety levels were measured before (T0) and 30 min (T1) and 1 h after the...