Application analysis of point massage nursing intervention combined with high quality nursing care in elderly patients with angina pectoris and constipation

Abstract

Objective To explore the application value of point massage intervention with high quality nursing care in elderly patients with angina pectoris and constipation. Methods A total of 112 elderly patients in our hospital (from 7/1/2013 to 12/31/2014) were selected in accordance with angina pectoris and constipation diagnosis standard. All patients were randomly divided into experimental group (n=56) and control group (n=56). The patients of control group were given routine nursing care, while the patients of experimental group received the daily care of the simultaneous combination of acupoint massage. We observed index for the treatment of constipation and the efficiency of the first defecation time. Results The total effective rate of constipation in the experimental group was 91.07%, and the total effective rate was 62.50% in the control group; the first time defecation in the experimental group was (4.91±3.24) h, and it in the control group was (8.68±4.64)h (P<0.05). Conclusions Compared with routine nursing, point massage combined with high quality nursing can significantly improve the symptoms of angina and constipation, as well as the quality of life of the patients. Therefore, it should pay attention to the point massage nursing intervention in the patients with angina pectoris combined with constipation. Key words: Elderly; Angina pectoris; Constipation; Point massage; High quality nursing