Adult women with constipation symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
Apply a heat and steam generating sheet to the lumbar region daily
Apply a heat and steam generating sheet to the lumbar region three days a week
Do not apply a heat and steam generating sheet to the
Sponsors
Kanagawa University of Human Services
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18-39 years with a score of 5 or more on the long-term version of the Japanese version of the Constipation Rating Scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Unable to read or write Japanese. (2) Apply warm compresses to the lower back and abdomen usually (3) Diagnosed with organic defecation problems or constipation symptoms secondary to other diseases (4) Does not own an information terminal device with internet access. (5) Has an irregular lifestyle due to shift work, etc., which makes it difficult to apply a heat and steam generating sheet when waking up. (6) Currently pregnant or possibly pregnant or breastfeeding. (7) Have experienced skin problems with heat and steam generating sheets
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Japanese version of the Constipation Assessment Scale Number of stools Number of days with stools Defecation pattern classification | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMasashi Katogi
Kanagawa University of Human Services School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Services
Outcome results
None listed