The efficacy of acupressure in managing opioid-induced constipation in patients with cancer: A single-blind randomized controlled trial

Yildirim D., KOCATEPE V., Talu G. K.

SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, cilt.30, sa.6, ss.5201-5210, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 30 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00520-022-06947-1
  • Dergi Adı: SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.5201-5210
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Acupressure, Opioid-induced constipation, Cancer, Complementary medicine, ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Purpose Opioid-induced constipation is one of the heath problems with a negative impact on the quality of life. This randomized-controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of acupressure therapy on the management of opioid-induced constipation in patients with cancer.