산업장 건강증진을 위한 간호중재로서의 발반사마사지에 대한 이론적 고찰

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study was carried out to introduce the Foot reflexo -massage (FRM) as a met of nursing practice based on the health promotion of occupational health. Literature reviews were done to achieve study aims from October in 1999 to August in 2000.

The results were as follow

1. Theory of the FRM was mainly developed from the reflexology based on function and role of foot.

2. The FRM is focused on the appropriate reflcxology of foot with pressures of light moderate light or light strong light sealed strength for 15 minutes at each feet. The massage should begin with the foot area where it is assumed as a was, of internal to external and upper to lower side. It also should start from left to light side of the feet.

3. The FRM is an alternative therapy increasingly demanded as an self applying method between eastern and western due to the benefit of natural healing power with no side effects.

4. The FRM can be recommended nursing intervention for health promotion of employees through supportive and educative am sing system in occupational health service.

As a conclusion of the study, it suggested that the FRM can be recommended as a nursing intervention to promote health of employees and to prevent disease related to work.