The influence of almond kernel oil foot massage on constipation in elderly patients
巴旦木仁油足部按摩对老年病人便秘的影响

摘要

目的 本研究旨在观察巴旦木仁油足部按摩对老年病人便秘缓解的影响。方法 研究对象2021年8月至2022年8月在我院特色治疗中心住院的老年便秘患者40例。患者分成试验组18例和对照组20例。两组患者均在按摩前进行温水泡脚20分钟。试验组使用巴旦木仁油，对照组使用一般润滑油进行按摩；两组的油量、选取穴位、按摩部位、时间、力度及疗程均相等。结果 试验组的排便频率明显高于对照组（Z=-3.93，p < 0.001）。试验组的便秘评估分数在测试后显著降低2.39（F = 17.87，p < 0.001）。结论 本研究发现巴旦木仁油足部按摩可以安全、有效缓解老年病人的便秘症状。巴旦木仁油足部按摩有望成为干预措施的补充或替代疗法。

Abstract

Objective This study aims to observe the effect of foot massage with Ba Dan Mu Ren oil on relieving constipation in elderly patients.
Methods A total of 40 elderly constipation patients admitted to our hospital's specialized treatment center from August 2021 to August 2022 were studied. The patients were divided into an experimental group of 18 cases and a control group of 20 cases. Both groups of patients soak their feet in warm water for 20 minutes before the massage. The experimental group used Ba Dan Mu Ren oil, while the control group used general lubricating oil for massage; The oil content, selected acupoints, massage area, duration, intensity, and treatment course of the two groups are equal.
Results The defecation frequency of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group (Z=-3.93, p<0.001). The constipation assessment score of the experimental group significantly decreased by 2.39 (F=17.87, p<0.001) after the test.
Conclusion   This study found that foot massage with Ba Dan Mu Ren oil can safely and effectively alleviate constipation symptoms in elderly patients. Ba Dan Mu Ren Oil Foot Massage is expected to become a complementary or alternative therapy to intervention measures.