Effectiveness of Squatting Position on Constipation Severity and Defecation Problems

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

102 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-01-01

Study Completion Date

2018-05-31

Brief Summary

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One of the most common nursing care problems after surgery is defecation problems and the risk of constipation. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the squatting position with footstool on the constipation severity and defecation problems in the postoperative period in patients with hernia surgery.

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Detailed Description

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In this study, after the surgical procedure, the patients were placed in a squatting position by placing a stool under their feet in the toilet.

Conditions

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Constipation Postoperative Care Nursing Care

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

pretest-posttest time series model with the different control group

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Squatting position by footstool

After the first postoperative ambulation, stable patients whose bowel movements resumed met their initial defecation needs with the squatting position created using a footstool at the appropriate height on the water closet type toilet.

The patients used footstools in the hospital and throughout a week after discharge at home for defecation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Squatting position by footstool

Intervention Type OTHER

Before the study, the height of the toilet bowls in the patient rooms was measured as 42 cm. The stools to be used for the study are manufactured by ordering laminated with white medium density fiberboard and synthetic resin resistant to harsh chemicals. Stools are made of high quality non-slip materials for patient safety.

After the first postoperative ambulation, stable patients whose bowel movements resumed met their initial defecation needs with the squatting position created using a stool at the appropriate height on the water closet type toilet.

The patients used footstools throughout a week after discharge at home and in the hospital for defecation.

Control Group

The control group received the routine care provided to all the patients in the clinic with no additional interventions.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Squatting position by footstool

Before the study, the height of the toilet bowls in the patient rooms was measured as 42 cm. The stools to be used for the study are manufactured by ordering laminated with white medium density fiberboard and synthetic resin resistant to harsh chemicals. Stools are made of high quality non-slip materials for patient safety.

After the first postoperative ambulation, stable patients whose bowel movements resumed met their initial defecation needs with the squatting position created using a stool at the appropriate height on the water closet type toilet.

The patients used footstools throughout a week after discharge at home and in the hospital for defecation.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Hernia surgery in the general surgery clinic
* Between 18 and 65 years of age
* BMI between normal and overweight (18.50-24,99 kg/m2: Normal,25-29,99 kg/m2: Overweight)
* Being able to establish verbal communication
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Absence of mental confusion
* Having full consciousness and orientation
* Having no communication difficulties
* Having a constipation risk between moderate to high
* Using a water closet type toilet at home