Wanto Paju, Rahmad Yusuf, Jumratul Nurhidayah, Achmad Fauzi, Verayanti Albertina Bata, Uly Agustine
Introduction: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DNP) is significant comorbidity affecting diabetic patients globally. Massage can assist diabetic neuropathy patients to experience minor discomfort and enhance their impaired sensitivity by improving blood flow, skin sensation, and joint movement. Given the growing population and impact on the quality of life of individuals suffering from DNP, an overview of potential treatments is needed. Objectives, the purpose of this systematic review was to offer an overview of foot massage for DNP. Methods: Search was conducted using Embase, PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library and was done until March 2020. The search used three types of English keywords: (1) diabetic peripheral neuropathy, foot massage, or foot reflexology. Results: Of 8 included studies, four were conducted using randomized control trials and the other four used queasy experimental design. Only one study reported a reduction in pain intensity after the intervention. Conclusion: Massage therapy could be a potential alternative therapy in enhancing peripheral sensitivity of the feet in patients with DNP. A large-scale study to further assess the effect of foot massage on DNP with long term follow-up time should be done. © 2022 UPM Press. All rights reserved.
Health Polytechnic Of the Ministry Of Health, Kupang, 85361, Indonesia; Faculty of Health and Sports, State University of Gorontalo, Gorontalo, 96128, Indonesia; Government Employees, Mpunda Community Health Center, West Nusa Tenggara, Bima, 84111, Indonesia; Research and Development, Department of Nursing, STIKES Abdi Nusantara, Bekasi, 17412, Indonesia
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