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THE EFFECT OF BACK MASSAGE APPLIED BY PARTNERS TO CLIMACTERIC WOMEN WITH SLEEP PROBLEM ON MENOPAUSAL COMPLAINTS, SLEEP QUALITY AND MARITAL ADJUSTMENT
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Back Massage for Climactericum and Sleep. Completed, enrolled 126 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of back massage applied by partners on menopausal complaints, sleep quality, and marital adjustment of women in climacteric period.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The woman lies face down and a pillow is placed under her forehead. Massage begins with effleurage. Petrissage is started from the sacrum and the hands are lifted up to the nape and repeated 4 times. After the petrissage movement is completed, effusion is applied to the area once. Friction is applied. After rubbing, tapotement is applied to the entire back.