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http://dx.doi.org/10.14370/jewnr.2015.21.2.133

The Effects of Thermotherapy on Abdominal Distension and Pain during Colonoscopy  

Hwang, Su Kyung (Mirae Hospital)
Jung, Hyang Mi (Department of Nursing, Dong-Eui University)
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Journal of East-West Nursing Research / v.21, no.2, 2015 , pp. 133-139 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of thermotherapy on abdominal distension and pain during colonoscopy. Methods: This study used a nonequivalent control group and a non-synchronize design. Twenty-nine participants were assigned in an experimental group and 29 in the control group. For the experimental group, electronic heating pad was applied before test throughout the entire procedure. Results: Abdominal distension and total time required for colonoscopy significantly were lower in the experimental group than those in the control group. Conclusion: The results suggest that thermotherapy can be effective to improve abdominal distension and colonoscopy time in patients with colonoscopy. Therefore, thermotherapy can be recommended for those patients undergoing of colonoscopy.
Keywords
Thermotherapy; Colonoscopy; Pain;
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