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, vol.30, no.6, pp.5201-5210, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00520-022-06947-1
  • Journal Name: SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.5201-5210
  • Keywords: Acupressure, Opioid-induced constipation, Cancer, Complementary medicine, ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.