Application effect observation of aloe ointment and point massage in nursing aged constipation patients in beds

Abstract

Objective To discuss the effect of aloe ointment application and point massage in nursing aged constipation patients in beds.Methods 54 cases of aged patients in beds were randomly divided into the control group and the experimental group,each with 27 cases.The control group received point massage and conventional nursing,while the experimental group received aloe ointment application for intervention in addition.Two groups' defecating time,stool shape change,therapeutic effect and recurrent constipation were compared.Results The total effective rate after intervention was 92.59％ in the experimental group and 66.66％ in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =5.59,P ＜ 0.05).The rate of recurrent constipation was 4％ in the experimental group and 50％ in the control group,with statistically significant difference (x2 =10.85,P ＜ 0.01).Both defecating time and stool shape change were better in the experimental group than in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant (U =-2.329,-2.728; respectively; P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Aloe ointment has good curative effects and maintenance,which can help improve patients' quality of life. Key words: Aged; Constipation; Aloe ointment; Apply the stickers; Point massage; In the beds