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OBJECTIVE	To examine the effects of foot reflexology massage on anxiety in patients following CABG surgery .
METHODS	In this randomized controlled trial , 80 patients who met the inclusion criteria were conveniently sampled and randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups after they were matched on age and gender .
METHODS	On the days following surgery , the experimental group received foot reflexology massage on their left foot 20mina day for 4 days , while the control group was given a gentle foot rub with oil for one minute .
METHODS	Anxiety was measured using the short-form of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Visual Analogue Scale-Anxiety .
RESULTS	Both measurement instruments confirmed a significant decrease in anxiety following the foot reflexology massage .
CONCLUSIONS	The significant decrease in anxiety in the experimental group following the foot reflexology massage supports the use of this complementary therapy technique for the relief of anxiety .

