The Effect of Passive Music Therapy and Foot Massage

30 minutes before tracheal aspiration to intubated patients connected to mechanical ventilator treated in the 3rd step intensive care unit. and music between 60-74 dB will be played via headphones and MP3 player during aspiration (Şahin, 2018). This music is a 30-minute Hüseyni makam mp3 music recording . Hüseyni makam is effective in the morning and at dawn, and its effect is high between morning and noon. For this reason, passive music therapy practice in the research will be done by the researcher in the morning and afternoon. This maqam has beauty, benevolence, silence, comfort, a sense of peace and a refreshing feature. It has positive effects on the liver, heart, internal organs and spirit and unites with nature.

Massage will be applied by the researcher in the research. Towel, sponge, etc. under the foot to be worked on. The foot will be held at a 45 degree angle While applying, 1-2 drops of liquid Vaseline will be used to moisten the hand. A total of 30 minutes of foot massage will be made for each individual, 15 minutes per foot. Foot massage will start 30 minutes before the start of aspiration and massage will continue throughout the aspiration period. Since the speed of the massage movements and the number of repetitions should be at the normal frequency, the massage will be done at a speed that does not disturb the individual, has a non-stimulating and calming effect and does not tire the practitioner. In the massage, efflorescence (stroking), petrissage and friction (circular rubbing) movements that support circulation and relax the tissues will be used. Evaluations will be made before the foot massage, at the end of the foot massage and 30 minutes after the foot massage.