The Effect of Chewing Gum and Hot Compresses on Postoperative Pain, Bowel Function, and Patient Comfort After Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The passage discusses the recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) function after abdominal surgery and the potential impact on patient comfort. After surgery, small bowel activity typically returns to normal within a few hours, gastric activity within 24-48 hours, and colonic activity within 48-72 hours. However, the delayed mobility of the GI system postoperatively can lead to issues such as abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and pain. These symptoms can negatively affect patient comfort, leading to increased post-operative pain, decreased mobility, reduced satisfaction, and a longer hospital stay. Therefore, interventions that expedite the normalization of bowel activity are crucial. Chewing is suggested to stimulate intestinal motility by activating the cephalovagal pathway, which influences neurogenic and hormonal factors regulating GI functions. Postoperative heat application aims to prevent hypothermia, enhance bodily functions, and potentially promote bowel motility by stimulating somatic nerves. The study explores the effects of gum chewing and hot application protocols on postoperative pain, bowel function, and patient comfort after gynecologic oncologic surgery. It aims to contribute valuable insights to the existing literature on postoperative outcomes.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
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• 18 years of age or older

• To undergo elective minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

• No cognitive, affective and mental problems that would prevent gum chewing and hot application

• Does not have any chronic disease

• No previous abdominal surgery

• Turkish speaking and

• Women who volunteer to participate in the study will be included.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Dr. Abdurrahman Yalcin Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Eda Polat, PhD
edda_akyol@hotmail.com
+905415660731
Backup
Merve Tuncer, PhD
mervecaglar90@hotmail.com
+905375048017
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 84
Treatments
Experimental: Gum
Patients who will chew gum after surgery will constitute this group
Experimental: Hot Compress
Patients who will undergo hot compress after surgery will constitute this group
No_intervention: Control
Patients who will undergo routine protocol will constitute this group
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul University
Leads: Istanbul Medeniyet University

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