Constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group is subjected to acupressure at ST36 (Zusanli) for 5 minutes, each day for 3 minutes by a researcher trained by an acupuncturist. Intervention 2: Intervention gro
Sponsors
Vice chancellor of Research, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly women 75-60 years old Individuals who are mentally conscious and capable of answering questions Constipation is confirmed in accordance with Roman criteria 3 and the constipation is the primary type. The consent form has been completed Amputations of the limb or the wound at the point of compression No specific diet for constipation Dependence or addiction to any drug No history of recent trauma to the abdomen Not having skin disease Non-use of anti-constipation and anti- cholinergic drugs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individual dissatisfaction to continue the research Change the diet during the study to eliminate constipation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Constipation. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at first,second,third,forth and fifth after intervention. Method of measurement: Constipation Assessment Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Tayebeh Mirzaei
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed