Avslappning och massage i omvårdnadsarbetet. En litteraturstudie om hur avslappning och massage kan befrämja hälsa.
The purpose of this literature review is to gain knowledge of how a nurse can relieve a patient´s suffering and promote a patient´s health on his/her own without pharmacologic aid. The method is a literature review based on 10 scientific articles. The study is influenced by Antonovskys view of health. The result showed four clear themes: (1) reduced anxiety / worry and physiological effects, (2) well-being and quality of life, (3) steps towards self-care and (4) relations. Relaxation and massage proved to have calming and pain-relieving effects. It was also apparent that it gave the patient increased well-being and a feeling of control.