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The Effect of Abdominal Massage and In-bed Exercise on Enteral Nutrition

NCT04837378 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 130

Last updated 2023-11-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Enteral nutrition is often preferred in intensive care units, but it brings some potential complications in addition to its benefits. It is stated that abdominal massage and in-bed exercise in intensive care patients can reduce complications related to the gastrointestinal system when performed under appropriate conditions. Considering the ease of application, low cost and non-invasive nature of abdominal massage and in-bed exercises, it is predicted that patients will benefit in case of gastrointestinal complications and positive effects on comfort. It is also thought that these interventions that support independent nursing roles will contribute to the establishment of standards of care and the professionalization process by using evidence-based practices.

This study is conducted to evaluate the effects of abdominal massage and in-bed exercise on gastrointestinal complications and patient comfort in intensive care patients who are fed enterally.

Conditions

  • Patient Engagement

Interventions

OTHER

Abdominal Massage

The massage starts from the left lower quadrant of the sigmoid colon. After the initial tension is removed, deep effloration, petrization and vibration maneuvers are started. Finally, the process is completed in about 15 minutes to cover the entire column.

OTHER

In-bed Exercise

In-bed exercises are passive exercises performed by caregivers when the patient is dependent on the bed, that is, when he cannot actively move on his own. These are movements applied to all joints of the upper and lower extremities and in all directions. Exercises are done in all directions on finger joints of both hands, wrists, elbow and shoulder joints, finger joints of both feet, ankles, knee and hip joints.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Inonu University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-04-15
Primary Completion
2022-08-31
Completion
2022-08-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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