Skin temperature changes during a footbath in patients who had had a stroke with consequent sensory impairment

ConclusionUnlike in the healthy adults, the skin temperature of the patients who had had a stroke with consequent sensory impairment was susceptible to changes in the external environment. However, no significant changes in the physiological indices were seen, while perceived temperature and comfort remained at high levels after the footbath.

Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kazue Toki, Terumi Yamai, Kiyoko Fukai Tags: Original Article Source Type: research