Practice Analysis on Safety Care Process of Practitioners toward Reflexology Treatment

Abstract

Introduction: Practice analysis is a set of planned procedures used to classify the key elements of the job, such as the task performed or the nature of the worker required. In other words, practice analysis is the basis for the validity of the examinations used for professional regulatory purposes. Reflexology is a popular alternative treatment in massage, in which pressure is applied on a specific form of feet and hands to reflex point and give impacts on health which relates some part of the body. Objective: To explore safety care process implementation among practitioners towards foot reflexology. Method: Data was collected using semi-structured interviews with practitioners in Klang Valley. The case study will be used to illustrate the various ways qualitative research data may be recorded. This research has been used multiple case study with embedded (type 4) as stated in figure 1 for focus practitioners in a different reflexology treatment center or Traditional Complementary and Medicine center that provide reflexology treatment. For the sampling design, the researcher will choose purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The data gathered from the interview are analyzed using Thematic Analysis (TA). Result: The finding of this study is based on the interpretation and analysis of data obtained through the process of semi-structured interviews. Safety process intended for reflexologists involved in administering the therapy especially therapeutic purposes. It is proposed to be a relevant, flexible, accessible and practical report that respects practitioners and the procedure setting of their work Conclusion: This safety process during treatment proves by using the guideline on reflexology for reflexologist practicing, procedure process of care and precaution in client handling.