The effect of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal functions: a systematic review

M Dehghan, A Malakoutikhah, FG Heidari… - … therapies in medicine, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction abdominal massage with regular and rhythmic movements has been used to
treat some symptoms of diseases. Objectives to review data collected from randomized …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of abdominal" I LOV U" massage along with lifestyle training on constipation and distension in the elderly with stroke

Z Fekri, N Aghebati, T Sadeghi… - … therapies in medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Constipation and distension are dominant gastrointestinal problems after stroke
in the elderly. Always they are treated by the use of laxatives and fibers. Abdominal …

Comparison of the Effects of Abdominal Massage and Oral Administration of Sweet Almond Oil on Constipation and Quality of Life among Elderly Individuals: A Single …

A Faghihi, ME Zohalinezhad… - BioMed research …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Constipation is a common digestive disorder in the elderly population, which
has a considerable impact on various aspects of their lives. Traditional and complementary …

The effect of abdominal massage on the severity of constipation in elderly patients hospitalized with fractures: A randomized clinical trial

E Nouhi, R Mansour-Ghanaei, SA Hojati… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background There is significant interest in the use of complementary therapies to control or
reduce the severity of constipation. Aim The aim of this study was to determine the effect of …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of abdominal massage with extra-virgin olive oil on constipation among elderly individuals: a randomized controlled clinical trial

A Faghihi, SS Najafi, MH Hashempur… - International journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Constipation is one of the most prevalent problems during old age. Abdominal
massage is a complementary method in controlling constipation. This study is conducted …

Effect of acupressure and abdominal massage on constipation in patients with total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled study

M Durmuş İskender, N Çalışkan - Clinical nursing research, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
This study was a randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the effects of acupressure
and abdominal massage on constipation development for patients with TKA. The patients …

Effect of Abdominal Massage with and without Salvia officinalis on Nausea and Vomiting in Patients with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical …

F Rafiee Sarbijan Nasab… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of abdominal massage with and
without Salvia officinalis on nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer undergoing …

Comparative study of the effect of acupressure and abdominal massage on constipation in elderly women: a clinical trial study

N Hasanshahi, T Mirzaei, A Ravari - Gastroenterology Nursing, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Constipation is a common complaint and challenge in the elderly. Methods such as
acupressure and abdominal massage can be considered for the treatment of constipation in …

The Effects of Massage Therapy in Decreasing Pain and Anxiety in Post-Surgical Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JS Cole, AD Olson… - Global Advances in …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Massage therapy is an effective non-pharmacological intervention in treating
pain and anxiety of patients with cancer. Prior studies have reviewed the benefits of …

The effect of short-term foot reflexology in improving constipation symptoms during pregnancy: a two-armed, randomized controlled trial

F Sehhatti, C Hughes, M Mirghafourvand… - International Journal of …, 2020 - pure.ulster.ac.uk
Objectives: Reflexology is a popular type of complementary medicine in medical practices,
especially in midwifery fields. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial aimed …