The Effect of Lymphatic Drainage Massage on Interdialytic Weight Gain and Fatigue

"Before the application, the patient will be placed in a supine position and the feet will be elevated to 45 degrees by the researcher. After the infraclavicular lymph node, located at the point where the veins in the neck area meet the thymus gland, is stimulated with a pumping action, lower extremity applications will be started in the form of upper legs, lower legs and feet; By stimulating the inguinal lymph node in the upper leg application, the popliteal lymph node in the lower leg application, and the medial malleolus lymph node in the foot application, the mobility of the lymph fluid in the direction of the stimulated lymph node is used using stroking, pumping, circular movements or rolling movements according to the weight characteristic, body type and preference of the patient. will be provided. Finally, passive exercise will be performed 5 times, repeating both legs in flexion and extension positions, and the infraclavicular lymph node will be stimulated."

The application will be done by the researcher. The order of application is upper leg, lower leg and feet. During the application, appropriate methods such as effleurage (stroking), kneading, friction, impact and vibration will be used. The application will start with efflorescence and end with the same technique. To the upper leg; Starting from the knee to the groin, to the lower leg; The application will be made in the direction of the muscle fibers, starting from the ankle to the knee. Appropriate techniques will be used depending on the characteristics of the application areas, and each technique will be repeated 5-10 times. In the final stage, passive exercise will be performed by moving to the foot and applying flexion and extension to the ankle 5 times. The application will be completed by applying similar applications to the upper and lower legs on the back of the foot and the outer and lower surface of the foot. Olive oil will be used as essential oil during application.