Constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Abdominal massage with baby oil produced by Firooz Health Group for 3 consecutive days, twice a day, morning and evening, abdominal massage for 15 minutes with 20 m
Sponsors
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly men and women 60 years and older. Informed consent to participate in the study. Ability to respond to the questionnaire. Hospitalization due to fracture of more than 48 hours in the orthopedic department of the hospital under study. Determining the problem of constipation based on the constipation Assessment scale(CAS) [scoring above 5 on the constipation Assessment scale].
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cognitive problems, A history of mental illness, abdominal hernia, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, IBD), irritable bowel syndrome and laparotomy. Skin lesions in the abdomen.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Constipation score in Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS). Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS).;Gastrointestinal symptom rating. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS).;Stool form. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Bristol Stool Form Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRoya Mansour-ghanaei
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed