Favorable Effects of Cold Water Drinking and Abdomen Massage on Bowel Movement.
10.2185/jjrm.45.560
- VernacularTitle:臥床排便における冷水飲用と腹部マッサージの効果
- Author:
Hiroko MIYASAKA
;
Keiko OOKUBO
;
Mayumi TSURUTA
;
Sumie MIYAZAKI
;
Etsuko TAZIMA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Journal of the Japanese Association of Rural Medicine
1996;45(4):560-564
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
In the orthopedics ward in our hospital, as is the case with other hospitals, many patients with spine or hip-joint ailments are bedridden with their face up for days. A previous survey found that among what feel the most inconvenient is evacuation. For those having problems in passing stools, the use of mild laxatives, suppositories or enemas has been common.However, in search of some other means which are fundamental and more suitable for nursing care, we tried cold drinking water and abdomen massage. The result was very helpful. Cold water drinking and massaging made the stomach and the intestine active and prompted evacuation. With this finding, the nurses in our hospital have realized the importance of returning to the basics of nursing care before turning to the drugs. Now, these procedures have been established in our hospital.
