The Effect of Kinesio Taping and Breathing Exercises on Pain Management

NCT ID: NCT04412122

Last Updated: 2020-06-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

132 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-06-01

Study Completion Date

2018-06-01

Brief Summary

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A randomised clinical trial in a single centre.The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of kinesio taping and breathing exercises on pain management applied after benign gynecological abdominal operations. A total of 132 women, divided into 4 groups of 33 subjects each, were included.Women underwent gynecological abdominal operation were assigned to the groups randomly, depending on the application of two different methods of kinesio taping and breathing exercise.In randomization, a table of numbers was created, and an equal number of women were assigned to groups with four block patterns. Using kinesio taping and breathing exercise, 33 women were included in kinesio taping group (1st Group), 33 in breathing exercise group (2nd Group), and 33 in kinesio taping + breathing exercise group (3rd Group). No intervention was applied to the women in the control group (4th Group). Pain levels of women were evaluated with Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and after administration of the interventions.

Detailed Description

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Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of kinesio taping and breathing exercises on pain management applied after benign gynecological abdominal operations.

Design-Setting: This was an experimental, randomized controlled trial. This study was conducted at the Gynecology Service of Oncology Training and Research Hospital.

Participants: A total of 132 women, divided into 4 groups of 33 subjects each, were included.

Methods: The sampling size was calculated with G\*Power Ver.3.1.9.2 computer software. A total of 132 women, 33 of whom were in kinesio taping group, 33 in breathing exercise group, 33 in kinesio taping + breathing exercise group, and 33 in the control group, who matched the sampling selection criteria, were included in the study. In randomization, a table of numbers was created, and an equal number of women were assigned to groups with four block patterns. Women underwent gynecological abdominal operation were assigned to the groups randomly, depending on the application of two different methods of kinesio taping and breathing exercise. No intervention was applied to the women in the control group.

The personal information form was filled for each individual, who agreed to participate in the study, before the procedure.

Outcome Measures Pain scores of the women in all groups before, and after the procedure were evaluated by the researcher independent from each other using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Conditions

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Postoperative Pain Gas Bloat Syndrome Defecation Disorders

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

After abdominal surgery, kinesio taping and breathing exercise were applied.

Intervention Protocol of the Study Kinesio Taping (KT) Group In the study, kinesio taping method was applied immediately after the surgical operation. The tape was applied on one centimeter above and one centimeter below the incision site with a 25% tension in web cutting technique. In order to facilitate gas passing and defecation, the tape was applied around the navel in the Y shape with a 25% tension. No tension was applied to the starting and ending points of the tape. Kinesio tape remained on women for 72 hours.

Breathing Exercises (BE) Group Before the surgery, researchers informed the women about the purpose and benefits of breathing exercises and showed the how to perform them. Breathing exercises were performed 3 times a day for 30 minutes on the first, second and third days. 15 minutes of exercises were done while sitting and in a comfortable position and 15 minutes while mobilizing.
Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators
The data of the research were collected with personal information, postoperative follow-up and discharge risk assessment forms and Visual Analog Scale by the researcher. Pain levels of women were evaluated with Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and after administration of the analgesic or interventions by the researcher. Data were collected on the postoperative days 0, 1, 2 and 3 during the hospital stay.

Study Groups

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Kinesio Taping

Kinesio taping is thought to remove the barriers that slow the healing process, activate neurological suppression and reduce pain (El-Refayea, El Nahasa \& Ghareebb, 2016; Kamali, Sinaei \& Taherkhan, 2018). Kinesio tape stimulates cutaneous mechanoreceptors. Mechanoreceptors decrease sympathetic nervous system activity and increase parasympathetic activity, which can improve intestinal control (Azam, 2017; Szczegielniak, Krajczy, Bogacz, Luniewski \& Sliwinski, 2007). Kinesio taping changes skin contours and accelerates blood flow. Increased blood flow brings more oxygen and nutrients to the area. This phenomenon contributes to the natural healing process (Kafa et al., 2015).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesio Taping

Intervention Type OTHER

In the study, kinesio taping method was applied immediately after the surgical operation. The tape was applied on one centimeter above and one centimeter below the incision site with a 25% tension in web cutting technique (Figure 1.). In order to facilitate gas passing and defecation, the tape was applied around the navel in the Y shape with a 25% tension (Figure 2). No tension was applied to the starting and ending points of the tape. Pain level was evaluated with VAS before and after 45 minutes of tape application. Pain level was evaluated by VAS on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd postoperative day. Kinesio tape remained on women for 72 hours.

Breathing Exercise

Breathing exercise is accepted as a key to relaxation or cooling down (El-Refayea et al., 2016). It is stated that breathing exercises reduce anxiety by preventing the transmission of pain messages to the spinal cord (Rejeh et al., 2013), reducing the catecholamine response (Rakel \& Herr, 2004) and muscle tension by distracting subjects (Kelle, Güzel \& Sakallı, 2016).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Breathing Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Before the surgery, researchers informed the women about the purpose and benefits of breathing exercises and showed the how to perform them. Breathing exercises were performed 3 times a day for 30 minutes on the first, second and third days. 15 minutes of exercises were done while sitting and in a comfortable position and 15 minutes while mobilizing. Pain levels of women were evaluated with VAS before and after 30 minutes of breathing exercises.

Kinesio Taping and Breathing Exercise

According to the application protocols, two applications were made together.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesio Taping+Breathing Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

In the study, kinesio taping method was applied immediately after the surgical operation. . Pain level was evaluated with VAS before and after 45 minutes of tape application.Breathing exercises were performed 3 times a day for 30 minutes on the first, second and third days. 15 minutes of exercises were done while sitting and in a comfortable position and 15 minutes while mobilizing. Pain levels of women were evaluated with VAS before and after 30 minutes of breathing exercises.

Control Group

No intervention was performed to reduce pain in the control group.

Group Type OTHER

Control Group

Intervention Type OTHER

No intervention was performed to reduce pain in the control group.

Interventions

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Kinesio Taping

In the study, kinesio taping method was applied immediately after the surgical operation. The tape was applied on one centimeter above and one centimeter below the incision site with a 25% tension in web cutting technique (Figure 1.). In order to facilitate gas passing and defecation, the tape was applied around the navel in the Y shape with a 25% tension (Figure 2). No tension was applied to the starting and ending points of the tape. Pain level was evaluated with VAS before and after 45 minutes of tape application. Pain level was evaluated by VAS on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd postoperative day. Kinesio tape remained on women for 72 hours.

Intervention Type OTHER

Breathing Exercise

Before the surgery, researchers informed the women about the purpose and benefits of breathing exercises and showed the how to perform them. Breathing exercises were performed 3 times a day for 30 minutes on the first, second and third days. 15 minutes of exercises were done while sitting and in a comfortable position and 15 minutes while mobilizing. Pain levels of women were evaluated with VAS before and after 30 minutes of breathing exercises.

Intervention Type OTHER

Kinesio Taping+Breathing Exercise

In the study, kinesio taping method was applied immediately after the surgical operation. . Pain level was evaluated with VAS before and after 45 minutes of tape application.Breathing exercises were performed 3 times a day for 30 minutes on the first, second and third days. 15 minutes of exercises were done while sitting and in a comfortable position and 15 minutes while mobilizing. Pain levels of women were evaluated with VAS before and after 30 minutes of breathing exercises.

Intervention Type OTHER

Control Group

No intervention was performed to reduce pain in the control group.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Women, had an abdominal operation with pfannenstiel incision due to gynecological benign changes,
* At least 18 years of age,
* Without any dermatological disease,
* Without migraines or similar chronic pain,
* Without any intestinal problem,
* Without mental disability and communication difficulties were included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Women, had abdominal operation due to gynecological benign changes but with a median incision,
* Had active cellulite or any other dermatological problems,
* Had deep vein thrombosis, open wounds or skin irritation, and previously had intestinal problems were excluded from the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Çankırı Karatekin University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Sakine Yılmaz

Assistant Professor Dr, PhD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Sakine Yılmaz, Asistant Prof

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Çankırı Karatekin University

Füsun Terzioğlu, Professor

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Atılım University

Locations

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Çankırı Karatekin Univesity

Çankırı, Center, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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El-Refayea, G.E., El Nahasa, E.M., & Ghareebb, H.O. (2016). Effect of kinesio taping therapy combined with breathing exercises on childbirth duration and labor pain: a randomized controlled trial. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 21(1), 23-31.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Kamali F, Sinaei E, Taherkhani E. Comparing spinal manipulation with and without Kinesio Taping(R) in the treatment of chronic low back pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Apr;22(2):540-545. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.07.008. Epub 2017 Jul 26.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Szczegielniak, J., Krajczy, M., Bogacz, K., Luniewski, J., & Sliwinski, Z. (2007). Kinesiotaping in physiotherapy after abdominal surgery. Medsportpress, 3(4), 299-307.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Rejeh N, Heravi-Karimooi M, Vaismoradi M, Jasper M. Effect of systematic relaxation techniques on anxiety and pain in older patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Int J Nurs Pract. 2013 Oct;19(5):462-70. doi: 10.1111/ijn.12088. Epub 2013 May 28.

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Other Identifiers

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Ethic No: 2016/12/131

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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