Investigation and research in constipation causes of patients undergoing replantation of severed finger

VernacularTitle:断指再植(造)患者便秘原因调查研究
Author: Shuihua WEI ; Shijun YU ; Ling CAI ; Yaxi TAN ; Yuemei LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Replantation of severed finger; Bed ridden; Reduced food intake; Constipation
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(10):24-25
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the factors that induce constipation in bedridden patients undergoing replantation of severed finger and find countermeasures. Methods A retrospective investigation was carried out in 92 patients undergoing replantation of severed finger, their constipation and factors influencing constipation were recorded. Results 61 patients suffered from constipation in total 92 cases,the rate being 66.30%. 76 patients reduced food intake, and 59 cases presented constipation (the rate being 77.63%). Factors influencing constipation included being unaccustomed to defecate in bed (the rate that present with constipation being 87.09%),reluctant to trouble others(75.47%), side effects of drugs(55.56%) and lack of dietary knowledge (71.87%), decreasing food intake was closely bound up with constipation. Conclusions Proper psychological counseling, strengthening of health propaganda, comfortable facility for defecation, improved family support and oral food intake can significantly reduce the proportion of constipation and increase comfort degree of patients.