CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Squatting Position on Constipation Severity and Defecation Problems

Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2018-01-01

Plain-language summary

One of the most common nursing care problems after surgery is defecation problems and the risk of constipation. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the squatting position with footstool on the constipation severity and defecation problems in the postoperative period in patients with hernia surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hernia surgery in the general surgery clinic * Between 18 and 65 years of age * BMI between normal and overweight (18.50-24,99 kg/m2: Normal,25-29,99 kg/m2: Overweight) * Being able to establish verbal communication * Volunteering to participate in the study * Absence of mental confusion * Having full consciousness and orientation * Having no communication difficulties * Having a constipation risk between moderate to high * Using a water closet type toilet at home Exclusion Criteria: * Having a low risk of constipation * Patient who declined to participate in the study

What they're measuring

Change from before surgery in The Constipation Severity Scale (CSS) average score

Timeframe: Data were collected before surgery, post-op 1st day, post-op 2nd day and on the 7th day after discharge. All of the patients were discharged on the 2nd postoperative day.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05287789

SponsorMeltem Kaya

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-05-31

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