Browse > Article

Effect of Aromatherapy Massage for the Relief of Constipation in the Elderly  

Kim, Myung-Ae (College of Nursing Keimyung University)
Sakong, Jung-Kyu (College of Medicine Gyeongju Campus Dongguk University)
Kim, Eun-Jin (College of Nursing Keimyung University)
Kim, Eun-Ha (College of Nursing Keimyung University)
Kim, Eun-Ha (College of Nursing Keimyung University)
Publication Information
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.35, no.1, 2005 , pp. 56-64 More about this Journal
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Aromatherapy; Massage; Elderly; Constipation;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 Ha, H. J., Kim, H. S. & Gang, H. S. joint translation (2003). Jane Buckle's Aromatherapy in nursing care. Seoul : Hyun Mun
2 Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (1998). The Actaul condition of the National elderly and the study of welfare
3 Sweeney, M. A. (1997). Constipation: diagnosis and treatment. Home Care Provid, 2(5), 250-255   DOI   PUBMED   ScienceOn
4 The Korean Aromatherapy Association (2001). The Theory and Substance of Aromatherapy
5 White, W. E, Chaussade, S., & Corazziari, E. (1991). Report of an international workshop on management of constipation. Gastroenterol lnt, 4, 99-113
6 Willet, W. (1998). Nutritional Epidemiology. 2nd eds. Oxford, NY
7 Choi, N. H. (2000). A study on the constipation in the east-west medicine. Korea J Orient Medic, 21(3)
8 Nam, G. W. (2000). A Study on Therapeutic Approach of Constipation with Connective Tissue Massage. Korean Society of Physical Therapy, 12(3), 475-489
9 Shirreffs, C. M. (2001). Aromatherapy massage for joint pain and constipation in a patient with Guillian Barre. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery, 7(2), 78-83   DOI   ScienceOn
10 Zhan, Y., Zhang, Y. L., & Cheng, Y. Q. (1996). Clinical observation of constipation due to deficiency of vital 'energy treated by massage and finger pressure methods. Chung-Hua Hu Li Tsa Chin chinese J Nurs, 31(2), 97-98
11 Hong, S. H., Cho, J. Y. (1999). Constipation in the elderly. Korean Academy of Family Medicine, 20(5), 546-548
12 Kim, Y. G. (2002). The Effects of Abdominal Meridian Massage on Constipation. Unpublished masteral dissertation, Pusan National University of Korea, Pusan
13 Oh, H. G. (2000). Dr. Oh's Aromatherapy. Seoul : Yang Moon
14 Worwood, V. A. (1991). The complete book of essential oils & aromatherapy. San Rafael, CA : New World Library
15 Chung H. J., Park H. W., Choi E. J., & Lee J. J. (2002). A Study of the Lifestyle Factors Related to Constipation among Food Habits of College Students in Seoul and Gyunggi. Journal of the Korea Community Nutrition, 7(5), 654-665
16 Glia, A., Lindberg, G.(1997). Quailty of life in patients with different types of functional constipation. Scand. J. Gastroenterol, 32(11), 1083-1089   DOI   ScienceOn
17 Ko, S. H., Kim, M. A., Lee, Y. H., Kim, H. G. (2002). Pocket Guide to nursing diagnosis
18 Whitehead, W. E., Drinkwater, D., Chestkin, L. J. (1989). Constipation in the elderly at home definition. prevalence, and relationship to lifestyle and health status. J Am Geriatr Soc, 423-429   PUBMED
19 Klauser, A. G., Flaschentrger, J., Gehrke, A., & Muller-Lissner, S. A. (1992). Abdominal wall massage : effect on colonic function in healthy volunteer and in patients with chronic constipation. Z Gastroenterol, 30(4), 247-251
20 Wilkinson, S., Aldridge, .J., Salmon, I., Cain, E., & Wilson, B. (1999). An evaluation of aromatherapy massage in palliative care. Palliat Med, 13(5), 409-417   DOI   ScienceOn
21 Moore-Gillon, V. (1984). Constipation : what does the patient mean? J R Soc Med, 77108-77110
22 Richards, A. (1998). Hands on help. Nurs Times, 94(32), 69-72   PUBMED
23 Oh, S. H. (2001). Therapy of the elderly constipation. The Korean Geritrics Society, 5(3), 209-217
24 Seo Y. J. (2000). A Sketch of Massage Effects for Dance Education. Unpublished masteral dissertation, Donga University of Korea, Pusan
25 Chu, G. Y. Choi, M. G., Choi, H., Lee, D. S., Kim, J. I., Kim, S. S., Pang, C. S., Park, S. H., Kim, J. G., Han, S. W., Choi, G. Y., Chung, I. S., Chung, G. W., & Sin, H. S. (2000). The Prevalences of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in a Rural Community in Korea. Korea J Neurogastroenterol and Motil, 6. 31-43
26 Kobayashi, S. A. (1992). Scientific basis for the longevity of Japanese in relation to diet and nutrition. Nut Rev, 50, 353-359   DOI   ScienceOn
27 Preece, J. (2002). Introducing abdominal massage in palliative care for the relief of constipation. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery, 8(2), 101-105   DOI   ScienceOn
28 The Korean Geritrics Society (2000). Geriatrics. Seoul : Medicine
29 Emly, M. (1993). Abdominal massage. Nurs Times, 89, 34-36   PUBMED