Effects of Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulation on Constipation in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.06.018
- VernacularTitle:盆底肌电刺激对脊髓损伤患者便秘的疗效观察
- Author:
Mei HE
;
Aijing SUN
;
Runfang XUE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pelvic floor electrical stimulation, spinal cord injury, constipation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(6):565-567
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effects of pelvic floor electrical stimulation (PES) on constipation in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods 40 patients with SCI were randomly divided into conventional group and PES group with 20 patients in each group. The conventional group was treated with health education, psychological care, diet care and massage. The PES group was treated with PES in addition.They were assessed with symptoms of constipation and efficacy assessment score. Results The symptoms of constipation and efficacy assessment score decreased significantly in the PES group (P<0.001), but not in the conventional group (P>0.05). And the score was lower in the PES group than in the conventional group (P<0.01). Conclusion PES can help eliminate constipation in patients with SCI.
