<![CDATA[Hypertension still remains a major global burden. Sleep disturbances are associated with elevated blood pressure will affect sleep quality. Foot reflexology improves circulation and may reduce blood pressure; however, evidence on its combined effects on blood pressure and sleep quality remains limited. This study examined the effect of foot reflexology on sleep quality and blood pressure. A quasi-experimental time-series pre–post design with a control group was used. A total of 44 respondents in Central Java, Indonesia, were included. For three times aweek,t he intervention group gave foot reflexology therapy by applying pressure to the Taichong (LR3), Yongchung, and Taixi (KI3) points for 30 to 45 minutes and the control group received conventional therapy on their individual practices. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was completed after the intervention to measure the sleep quality. The systolic and Diastolic Blood pressure of all the samples was measured by the researcher. Data Analysis was done using Friedman test. The Friedman test showed significant improvement in sleep quality in the intervention group (p < 0.001), with no difference in the control group (p = 0.55). The intervention group had lower blood pressure than the control group after the third session (p < 0.001). Foot reflexology improved sleep quality and reduced blood pressure in patients with hypertension, supporting its use as a complementary intervention in holistic nursing care.]]>
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