Influence of foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine on physical recovery of patients after cesarean section

VernacularTitle:中药浴足对剖宫产术后患者体能恢复的影响
Author: Shuxia YAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Cesarean section; Foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine; Early activities; Anal exhaust time; Complications
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(6):7-8
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of foot bath with traditional Chinese medicine on physical recovery of patients after cesarean section,in order to prevent postoperative complications. Methods180 cases of parturients after cesarean section were divided into the control group and the experimental group with 90 cases in each group according to ward number and bed number.The experimental group began foot bath 6 hours postoperation,and in the next 3 to 5 days,took foot bath at 7:00 to 8:00 and 21:00 to 22:00 every day,20 minutes per time.The control group only received routine nursing.The anus exhaust time and independent ambulation time were observed. ResultsThe anal exhaust time for the first time,independent ambulation time of the experimental group was earlier than the control group. ConclusionsFoot bath with traditional Chinese medicine can promote gastrointestinal function recovery and early ambulation,improve appetite and sleep quality,reduce postoperative complication and promote physical recovery after surgery.