NCT05287789

Effectiveness of Squatting Position on Constipation Severity and Defecation Problems

Effectiveness of Squatting Position on Constipation Severity and Defecation Problems in the Postoperative Period of Hernia Surgery

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 102 (actual)
• Sponsor: Meltem Kaya · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

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

• Constipation
• Postoperative Care
• Nursing Care

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-01-01
• Primary completion: 2018-05-31
• Completion: 2018-05-31
• First posted: 2022-03-18
• Last updated: 2022-03-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)