T. Bahrami, N. Rejeh, M. Heravi-Karimooi, S. Tadrisi and M. Vaismoradi, 2019

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6715326/

Conclusions: Foot reflexology massage is an efficient and safe intervention for alleviating psychological responses among female older adults suffering from acute coronary syndrome during hospitalization.

W. L. Wang, H. Y. Hung, Y. R. Chen, K. H. Chen, S. N. Yang, C. M. Chu and Y. Y. Chan, 2020

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33014101/

Conclusions: Foot reflexology may provide additional nonpharmacotherapy intervention for adults suffering from depression, anxiety, or sleep disturbance. However, high quality and rigorous design RCTs in specific population, along with an increase in participants, and a long-term follow-up are recommended in the future.

Mi Son Choi 1, Eun Ja Lee 2

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26364533/

Conclusion: The results show that the foot reflexology massage is an effective nursing intervention to relieve fatigue, stress, and depression for postpartum women.