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Abdominal Massage for Preventing Acute Postoperative Constipation in Hip Fractures
May 2024
Abdominal Massage for Preventing Acute Postoperative Constipation in Hip Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effects of Abdominal Massage for Preventing Acute Postoperative Constipation in Hip Fractures: A Prospective Interventional Study.
Clin Orthop Surg . 2023 Aug;15(4):546-551.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
A total of eighty-eight patients aged 65 years and older hospitalized with hip fractures were randomized to receive abdominal massage (n=48) or no abdominal massage (n=40). The primary outcome of interest was stool consistency using the Bristol Stool Scale, the effectiveness of abdominal massage on constipation management, specifically assessing the number of constipation remedies used and defecat...
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