Background: Appendicitis leads to post-appendectomy pain with significant physical and mental implications, necessitating non-pharmacological management approaches. Objective: This study aimed determine which interventions can effectively reduce postoperative following an appendectomy. Design: A rapid review design was employed. Data Sources: The databases used were EBSCOhost-CINAHL PubMed. art...

This study aims to identify and evaluate the effect of intervention in reducing pain cancer patients. The method used is a systematic review through EBSCO, PubMed ProQuest databases. articles selected Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) diagram method. results showed that complementary interventions such as Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Hypn...

Mind-body Relaxation 28% Meditation 15% Yoga 2% Imagery 6% Biofeedback 2% Hypnosis 1% Self-help group 4% Spiritual healing 8% Manual healing Massage 14% Acupressure 2% Therapeutic Touch 2% Chiropractic 5% Reflexology 2% Herbal remedies Aromatherapy 4% Herbs 24% Folk practices Home remedy 13% Folk healer 2% Curandero 1% Other practices Acupuncture 1% Homeopathy 1% Bioelectromagnetic 1% Light the...

Background: Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts pressure to the feet, hands, and ears. It based on theory that, these body parts are connected certain organs body systems. Aim: The study was aimed evaluate effect reflexology post-operative pain severity after laparoscopic appendectomy for patients at surgical units. Methods: A quasi experimental resea...