Back care consists of cleaning and massaging back (from shoulder to lower level of the buttocks) by using scientific form of required strokes for maximizing cutaneous stimulation, comfort and emotional relaxation as well as need special consideration for the pressure point of the back.
This video includes definition, purpose, indication, contraindication, preliminary assessment, preparation of articles and their purpose, preparation of the environment, preparation of the nurse, general instructions steps of the procedure and rationale, after care and documentation of back care procedure.
