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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1990
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
William McBreen
Keywords
anxiety age factors, anxiety treatment, older people care, massage therapy
Abstract
The study was done to determine if back massage was related to the level of anxiety among residents in a long-term care facility. It attempted to determine if differences in selected demographic characteristics were related to level of anxiety after back massage and attempted to determine if general anxiety (Trait) was related to immediate (State) anxiety after back massage. A single group pre-test-post test design was used. Subjects included 27 nursing home residents who were 65 years of age or older. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was used to measure anxiety. The State, then Trait, were administered. Then a 5 minute back massage was given. The State was once again administered following massage. The demographic characteristics were obtained through a review of the subjects' charts. Results varied significantly with anxiety. There were no relationships between demographic characteristics and Trait Anxiety on anxiety after back massage. There was a significant difference between the State anxiety scores before back massage and after back massage.
I give my permission to the College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, to publish this abstract in a collection of abstracts from Master's projects and theses.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Anxiety -- Age factors
Anxiety -- Treatment
Older people -- Care
Massage therapy
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
78
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1990 Janice Patterson. All rights reserved
Recommended Citation
Patterson, Janice M., "The Effect of Back Massage on Anxiety Level Among Elderly Residents in a Long-term Care Facility" (1990). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 773.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/773