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The effect of abdominal massage on chronic constipation and constipation quality of life in elderly: a randomized controlled trial
Olgun S, Eser I
International Journal of Caring Sciences 2022 Jan-Apr;15(1):316-324
clinical trial
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: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

AIMS: This study aimed to effect of abdominal massage on chronic constipation and constipation quality of life in elderly. METHODS: This randomized controlled study was conducted with 60 elderly. The subjects were randomized to either the intervention (massage) (n = 30) or the control group (n = 30). In the intervention group, 10 minutes of abdominal massage was applied for 4 weeks. The effect of abdominal massage on constipation was measured by comparing the averages of the scores obtained before (1st week) and after (5th week) its application. RESULTS: The constipation symptoms (stool consistency, abdominal bloating, stool volume and number of defecation) were significantly between in the 1st and 5th weeks in the massage group (p < 0.05). The constipation quality of life scores was decreased significantly in the 5th week in the intervention group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Abdominal massage was found to be effective in some constipation symptoms and constipation quality of life.

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