Effect of Apple Pulp on Abdominal Distention and Constipation of Patients with Tube Feeding:A Clinical Observation
- VernacularTitle:苹果泥预防和改善长期管饲患者腹胀与便秘的疗效观察
- Author:
Pingping QIAN
;
Haiyan ZHANG
;
Youqin ZHANG
;
Changyun LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
apple pulp, tube feeding, abdominal distention, constipation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(10):982-983
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of fresh apple pulp on abdominal distention and constipation in patients with tube feeding.Methods 62 patients with tube feeding were divided into the observation group(n=31) and control group(n=31) randomly.The patients in the observation group were given routine enteral nutrition and fresh apple pulp,while those in the control group were given the routine enteral nutrition and rice soup.Results 3 cases developed abdominal distention in the observation group,but 10 cases in the control group(P<0.05).4 cases developed constipation in the observation group,but 12 cases in the control group(P<0.05).Moreover,the duration of abdominal distention and constipation significantly decreased in the observation group compared with those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Fresh apple pulp can prevent and reduce abdominal distention and constipation in patients with tube feeding.
