Does abdominal massage improve gastrointestinal functions of intensive care patients with an endotracheal tube?: A randomized clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.12.018
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of the most common problems among patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Currently, medicinal and non-medicinal methods are being used to prevent gastrointestinal problems. Among non-medicinal methods, abdominal massage is… read more here.
Keywords: massage; intensive care; group; abdominal massage ... See more keywords