[芳香疗法按摩对缓解老年人便秘的效果]
[Effect of aromatherapy massage for the relief of constipation in the elderly].
作者信息
Kim Myung-Ae, Sakong Jung-Kyu, Kim Eun-Jin, Kim Eun-Ha, Kim Eun-Ha
机构信息
College of Nursing Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
出版信息
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2005 Feb;35(1):56-64. doi: 10.4040/jkan.2005.35.1.56.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of aromatherapy massage on constipation in the elderly.
METHOD
This study for 10 day, employed a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The experimental group received abdominal massage using essential oils with Rosemary, Lemon, and Peppermint, and the control group received a placebo massage. To evaluate the effect of aromatherapy, the degree of constipation was measured using the CAS(constipation assessment scale) and the number of bowel movements per week. Data was analyzed by repeated measures of ANOVA using the SPSS program.
RESULT
The score of CAS of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group. In addition the average number of bowel movements in the experimental group was higher than that of the control group. The effect of aromatherapy lasted 2 weeks after treatment, while the placebo effect lasted 7-10 days after treatment.
CONCLUSION
The finding of this study showed that aromatherapy helps relieve constipation in the elderly.
目的
本研究旨在验证芳香疗法按摩对老年人便秘的影响。
方法
本研究为期10天，采用随机对照组前后测设计。实验组使用迷迭香、柠檬和薄荷精油进行腹部按摩，对照组接受安慰剂按摩。为评估芳香疗法的效果，使用便秘评估量表（CAS）和每周排便次数来测量便秘程度。数据通过SPSS程序进行重复测量方差分析。
结果
实验组的CAS评分显著低于对照组。此外，实验组的平均排便次数高于对照组。芳香疗法的效果在治疗后持续2周，而安慰剂效果在治疗后持续7 - 10天。
结论
本研究结果表明，芳香疗法有助于缓解老年人的便秘。
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