Influence of chewing gum on recovery of gastrointestinal function in elder patients after gastrointestinal operation
Objective To investigate the effect of chewing gum in the recovery of gastrointestinal function in elder patients after gastrointestinal surgery. Methods A total of 60 patients who were older over 60 years and had taken gastrointestinal operation were randomly divided into group A (control group), group B( early rehabilitation group) , group C(chewing gum group) ,20 cases in each group. Patients in group A underwent gastrointestinal operation conventional postoperative care; patients in group B were given early functional training based on the usual care,such as bed activity,abdominal massage, anal contraction movement; patients in group C received routine nursing care and were asked to chew gum one 8～12 h after surgery,3 times per day and 15～20 minutes each time. Then to compare the differences between the those groups in complaints such as postoperative xerostomia,bad breath,nausea and abdominal distention; The first time of postoperative flatus and postoperative hospital stay. Results In the time of postoperative flatus,group B and C were significantly shorter than A group! P<0. 05) ;The postoperative discomfort occurred in group C less than group A snd B(P<0. 05); Compared the postoperative hospital stay between the 3 groups,there was no significant difference( P>0. 05). Conclusion Chewing gum can promote intestinal peristalsis recovery of seniurn patients after gastrointestinal operation,and prevent abdominal distension,eliminate postoperative xerostomia,bad breath and other symptoms. As a simple,convenient and safe procedure.gum chewing can be used as an accessory therapy in recovery of gastrointestinal function after operation.
MasticationChewing GumDigestive System Surgical ProceduresGastrointestinal Motility
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