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| Author/Association: | Dehghan M, Fatehi Poor A, Mehdipoor R, Ahmadinejad M |
| Title: | Does abdominal massage improve gastrointestinal functions of intensive care patients with an endotracheal tube? A randomized clinical trial [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 2018 Feb;30:122-128 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
| Consumer Summary: | HIGHLIGHTS: The abdominal massage could improve the gastrointestinal functions in enterally fed patients with an endotracheal tube. The defecation times were increased after administering abdominal massage. The abdominal circumference and constipation prevalence were decreased after administering abdominal massage. Gastric residual volume was decreased in the abdominal massage group. The adequate duration and the best time of applying abdominal massage in enterally fed patients remain unclear. |
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