Although both foot bathing and foot massage are supportive care techniques used in CIPN patients, foot bathing was more
effective than foot massage on skin temperature, grade of neurotoxicity, and quality of life. It is recommended to conduct additional, well-designed studies so that the effectiveness of foot bathing and foot massage can be confirmed. Foot bathing was found to be more useful as supportive care when considering nonpharmacologic interventions for preventing CIPN and promoting the quality of life in cancer patients.