Clinical study on Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation
- VernacularTitle:推拿联合脐疗治疗老年功能性便秘的临床研究
- Author:
Xu-Fang GONG
- Keywords:
Tuina;
Massage;
Point,Shenque (CV 8);
Administration on Umbilicus;
Acupoint Sticking Therapy;
Constipation;
Qi Deficiency of Spleen and Lung;
Aged
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2021;19(6):438-443
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation due to Qi deficiency of lung and spleen.Methods: A total of 60 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group by the random number table method, with 30 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given lactulose oral solution, while the patients in the observation group were treated with Tuina and umbilical therapy. After two weeks of treatment, the scores of the Wexner continence grading scale (WCGS) and patient assessment of constipation-quality of life questionnaire (PAC-QOL) were observed. The effective rates in the two groups were compared. Results: After two weeks of treatment, the total effective rate in the observation group was 90.0％, while that in the control group was 76.7％, presenting a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores between the two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After two weeks of treatment, the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores of both groups decreased significantly compared with those before treatment (P<0.05), and the two scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The efficacy of Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation is confirmed. This method can improve patients' quality of life. Its efficacy is better than that of taking lactulose oral solution.
