The findings of this study regarding effectiveness of back
massage for improving sleep indicates that there is a need to
administration of back massage to improving sleep quality
level among ICU patients. To make the health care workers,
especially nurses and doctors aware of it by in service
education programme and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Complementary therapies are gaining popularity and finding
more substantial place in health care. Holistic nursing
regards and treats the mind, body and spirit of the client.
Nurses use holistic nursing interventions such as relaxation
therapies, simple touch and massage.