The effect of hand massage on pain, comfort, and sleep quality in palliative care oncology patients

Key Points

• This research examines the impact of hand massage on pain, comfort, and sleep quality among oncology patients receiving palliative care.
• Conducted a randomised trial involving palliative care oncology patients
• Administered hand massage to assess its effects on pain and sleep quality
• Evaluated comfort levels as a secondary outcome
• Hand massage significantly reduced pain levels in participants
• Improved sleep quality was reported following hand massage interventions
• Increased overall comfort was noted among patients receiving hand massages