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Effect of Abdominal Massage on Abdominal Distension, Pain, Comfort, and Patient Satisfaction After Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of abdominal massage on post-colonoscopy abdominal distension, pain, comfort, and patient satisfaction. Methods: The randomized controlled study was conducted with 166 patients who underwent colonoscopy without sedation. No intervention was applied to the control group (n= 83). The experimental group (n= 83) received an abdominal massage for 15 minutes on the day of colonoscopy (day 0), after the procedure, in the evening on day 0, and in the morning and evening on day 1. Abdominal distension, pain, comfort and satisfaction were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale. Results: In the experimental group, abdominal distension and pain level decreased and comfort level increased after abdominal massage compared to the pre-massage level (p

Source: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences

DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1735355

Authors: Dilek Öztürk, Aysel Gürkan

Institution: Marmara University

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Marmara Üniversitesi