Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Acupressure on Bowel Functions After Cesarean Section
Lead Sponsor:
Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Conditions:
Acupressure
Bowel Functions
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Enema application to pregnant women and prohibition of oral feeding before cesarean section, general anesthesia applied during cesarean section, pain in the post-cesarean period, limitation of movemen...
Detailed Description
H01: There is no difference between the acupressure and control groups in terms of hearing time of bowel sounds. H02: There is no difference in gas removal time between acupressure and control groups...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between the ages of 18-35,
- Having a cesarean section with general anesthesia,
- After the operation, non-narcotic and the same type of analgesic substance is applied to provide pain control,
- Able to speak and understand Turkish,
- Postpartum women with at least primary school graduates will be included in the study.
Exclusion
- Being obese (BMI≥30),
- Opioid medication given in the post-op period,
- Any disease related to the digestive system,
- Having a history of abdominal surgery,
- Chronic constipation or irregularity in defecation habits,
- Having any chronic disease (such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure),
- Pregnancy complications (such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes),
- The baby is in the intensive care unit,
- Having any physical problem that will prevent the application of acupressure to LI4 and TH 6 points,
- Women who develop disorders or insufficiency related to fluid-electrolyte balance, acid-base balance and tissue perfusion during and after the operation will not be included in the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 10 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 9 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
61 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05251818
Start Date
July 10 2021
End Date
March 9 2022
Last Update
April 26 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Samsun Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Pediatrics Hospital
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye), 09010