A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hot Water Foot Bath Therapy on the Quality of Sleep among the Elderly at Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Nellore

Abstract

This study has the aim to understand the effectiveness of hot water foot bath therapy among elderly people for the quality of sleep has been focused on in this study. 60 elderly persons participated in the study conducted in NMCH and a quantitative research approach has applied. A non-equivalent control group (experimental and control group) have been adopted as the research design where pre-test and post-test have been conducted. GSQS or, Modified Groningen Sleep Quality Scale has been used as a tool and several demographic variables have also been utilized. It has been found that in the results of the pre-test, 43.3% (13) had poor sleep, 16.6%(5) had moderate sleep, and 40%(12) had good sleep. In post-test 26.6% (8)  having poor sleep, 43.3%(13) moderate sleep, and 30%(9) good sleep among the elderly peoples. This study will be beneficial for the well-being of elderly people to overcome anxiety and stress.