Abdominal Massage Research Articles

Abdominal Massage Reduces Visceral Hypersensitivity via Regulating GDNF and PI3K/AKT Signal Pathway in a Rat Model of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Changes in gut motility and visceral hypersensitivity are two major features of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Current drug treatments are often poorly efficacious, with many side effects for patients with IBS. Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture or abdominal massage, have received more attention in recent years. In this study, a rat model of IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) was established by instillation of acetic acid from the colon. The effects of abdominal massage on changes in gut motility, visceral hypersensitivity, and the possible mechanism were investigated. Continuous abdominal massage could decrease the stool consistency score and increase the efflux time of glass beads compared with model groups, while also decreasing mast cell counts in IBS-D rats. The mRNA and protein expressions of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), choline acetyl transferase (CHAT), and protein gene product 9.5 (PGP9.5) were significantly upregulated by continuous abdominal massage compared with model groups. Continuous abdominal massage also improved the ultrastructure of enteric glial cells (EGCs) by decreasing the number of mitochondria and increasing the level of the heterochromatin. Meanwhile, continuous abdominal massage could upregulate the expression of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and P-Akt/Akt. Furthermore, it could reduce visceral hypersensitivity and improve the IBS-D symptoms by regulating the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)-Akt pathway, which would provide a novel method for the treatment of IBS-D in the clinical setting.

Effects of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal tolerance in critically ill patients fed by nasogastric tube: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

Objective To evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal tolerance in critically patients with nasogastric tube feeding. Methods The Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, The Wang fang database, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, Cochrane Libraty, PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL were searched. Two researchers conducted quality evaluation and data extraction on studies that met the inclusion criteria. Data were analyzed with RevMan5.3 software. Results Eight randomized controlled trials were included, including 628 patients. The results of Meta-analysis showed that abdominal massage could reduce the gastric residual volume of critically ill patients (WMD=-45.45, 95%CI -56.62--34.28, P<0.01), and reduce the incidence of gastric retention (OR=0.13, 95%CI 0.06 -0.29, P<0.01), incidence of abdominal distension (OR=0.23, 95% CI 0.13-0.43, P<0.01), incidence of vomiting (OR=0.14, 95% CI 0.06-0.36, P<0.01). Conclusions For critically ill patients with nasogastric tube feeding, abdominal massage can reduce the gastric residual volume and reduce the incidence of gastric retention, distension and vomiting. Key words: Abdomen; Massage; Critical care; Enteral nutrition; Meta-analysis

The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Enteral Complications in Geriatric Patients.

Introduction and PurposeGeriatric patients, who are fed by nasogastric tube (NG), may suffer from complications. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on Gastric residual volume (GRV), distension, vomiting, and defecation in geriatric patients, who were hospitalized in intensive care unit and fed by NG.MethodsThe quasi-experimental study was conducted in intensive care units. The researcher applied abdominal massage to patients in the intervention group (n = 30) twice a day for 15–20 minutes before feeding. The data of the study were collected by using a questionnaire and a parameter questionnaire.ResultsGRV decreased significantly in the intervention group and increased significantly in the control group (p < 0.05). The frequency of defecation significantly increased in intervention group (p < 0.05). It was found that there was no positive effect of abdominal massage on vomiting (p > 0.05).ConclusionIt was observed that while abdominal massage reduced high GRV and distension incidence, it increased the incidence of defecation.

Effect of Abdominal Massage on Feeding Intolerance of Premature Infants

Aim: To evaluate the improvement of feeding intolerance to premature infants by abdominal massage. Method: From January 2018 to January 2020, the basic data of 72 premature infants in the NICU of our hospital were collected by retrospective method, which was divided into an experimental group and control group, 36 cases ineach group. The infants in the experimental group received such intervention of abdominal massage with daily fixed time and fixed frequency, and the control group without abdominal massage. The gestational age, birth weight, sex was not statistically significant in the two groups. The outcome indexes of the two groups were evaluated including the length of stay, the weight beginning oral feeding, the weight reaching total oral feeding, the weight at discharge, transition time, time to recover to birth weight, the daily weight gain, gastric residue. Results: Data analysis by SPSS24.0 showed that the weight beginning oral feeding (P = 0.012), weight reaching total oral feeding (P = 0.014) and the mean times of gastric residue in the experimental group was statistically significant. But there was no significant difference in the length of stay, the weight at discharge, transition time, time to recover to birth weight, and the daily weight gain. Conclusion: Intervention of abdominal massage might promote the weight gain and improve the feeding intolerance in premature infants.

Clinical efficacy of phentolamine in the treatment of feeding intolerance in premature infants with low birth weight.

Objective:To discuss the clinical efficacy of phentolamine in the treatment of feeding intolerance in premature infants with low birth weight.Methods:Seventy-one low-birth-weight infants with feeding intolerance were randomly divided into the phentolamine group and the erythromycin group (38 patients and 33 patients, respectively). The infants were given basic treatment, such as gastric lavage, temporary fasting, nutritional support and abdominal massage. The phentolamine group was intravenously pumped with phentolamine as the basis of basic treatment, while the erythromycin group was given erythromycin as the basis of basic treatment. The time for gastrointestinal symptoms to disappear, the time the basic standard was reached, the time parenteral nutrition was used, the total time enteral feeding was implemented, the length of stay, and the increase in physical indexes according to the corrected gestational age of 40 weeks of the two groups were compared.Results:There was no significant difference between the phentolamine group and the erythromycin group in vomiting disappearance time or the increase in physical indicators at the corrected gestational age of 40 weeks (P>0.05), while the abdominal distension disappearance time, the time of restoration to birth weight, the time to reach the basic standard, the total time of parenteral nutrition, the total time of enteral feeding, and the length of stay in the phentolamine group were shorter than those in the erythromycin group, with significant differences (P<0.05).Conclusion:Phentolamine has a significant effect on alleviating symptoms and shortening the treatment time while treating feeding intolerance in premature infants with low birth weight, without adverse events, so it is worthy of clinical promotion.

Analysis of Abdominal Massage Practice Performed by Traditional Birth Attendants in Mamba Community Health Center, East Nusa Tenggara

Analysis of Abdominal Massage Practice Performed by Traditional Birth Attendants in Mamba Community Health Center, East Nusa Tenggara

基于文献整理的腹部推拿手法治疗腰椎间盘突出症作用机制研究

基于文献整理的腹部推拿手法治疗腰椎间盘突出症作用机制研究

Effects of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal function in ICU patients: a meta-analysis

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effects of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal function in the intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Methods Randomized controlled trials about the effects of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal function in ICU patients were included from multiple electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, China Academic Journals Full-Text Database (CNKI), Wanfang Database, and CQVIP, until November 2018. Studies were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracting data and assessing. Data were analyzed by RevMan 5.3. Results Nine studies with 720 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis in the intervention group were as follows: abdomen circumference: mean difference (MD)=-4.22, 95% confidence interval (CI)=(-6.20, -2.24), P&lt;0.00001; abdominal distension: MD=0.34, 95% CI=(0.22, 0.52), P&lt;0.00001; gastric residual: MD=-41.51, 95% CI=(-55.86, -29.15), P=0.001; gastric retention: MD=-0.23, 95% CI (-0.30, -0.15), P&lt;0.00001; and vomiting: MD=0.12, 95% CI=(0.04, 0.35), P=0.0001. Conclusions Abdominal massage is effective in reducing abdominal distension, gastric residual, and vomiting. When the intervention period was &lt;7 days, abdominal massage could not reduce the abdominal circumference in ICU patients, and when the intervention period was equal to 7 days, abdominal massage could reduce the abdominal circumference in ICU patients.

Effects of Abdominal Massage to Overcome Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Patients in Intensive Care Unit: A Literature Review

Patients who are receiving treatment at the ICU have at least one symptom of gastrointestinal dysfunction including decreased bowel noise, abdominal distension, constipation, decreased frequency of defecation, and increased GRV (gastric residual volume). Non-pharmacological interventions that can be done to improve gastrointestinal function include abdominal massage. This paper aimed to conduct a literature review on the effects of abdominal massage to overcome gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients in the ICU. Articles taken from the Google Scholar and Science Direct electronic databases with the keywords abdominal massage, gastrointestinal function, bowel function, and ICU were published from 2015 to 2019. There were four research articles discussing abdominal massage to improve gastrointestinal function. Three articles used the Randomized Controlled Design method and one article used the Quasi Experimental method. Abdominal massage has a positive effect to improve gastrointestinal function in patients receiving treatment in the ICU. Improved gastrointestinal function that can be seen from the existence of a faster time in the reduction in gastric residual volume (GRV), decreased abdominal circumference, decreased gastric distension, and decreased the incidence of constipation. It is expected that abdominal massage can be applied by ICU nurses considering this intervention has the effectiveness in terms of time and funding.Keywords: Abdominal Massage, Gastrointestinal Function, Intensive Care Unit

Do Breathing Techniques Enhance the Effect of Massage Therapy in Reducing the Length of Labor or not? a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Prolonged labor is a common birth complication that is associated with some negative maternal and fetal effects. The aims of this study were 1) to evaluate the effect of effleurage abdominal massage and 2) to assess the effects size of breathing techniques with massage on the length of labor.Methods: This study was a randomized trial with concealed allocation, assessor blinding for some outcomes and intent-to-treat analysis. Primiparous women (n=117) age 18-35 years who were randomly assigned to three groups; abdominal massage (n=37), abdominal massage with breathing technique (n=38) and control (n=42). Although it was randomized block design with the allocation ratio 1:1:1 but soon after the sample was withdrawn in labor, another was replaced. Experimental groups’ participants received a 30-min effleurage abdominal massage during the active and transitional phases of labor. Particular breathing techniques in each stage of labor were done. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver.13.Results: Duration of the active phase was 244.89(83.30) min in the massage, 254(68.55) min in massage with breathing and 312.07(67.17) min in control group, which was significantly different between the massage and control groups (P<0.001, Min Diff; -67.18), as well as massage with breathing and control groups (P=0.003, Min Diff; -9.63). The Scheffe test showed no significant difference between the two experimental groups.Conclusion: Effleurage abdominal massages decrease length of active phase on labor, but the learning of breathing techniques in labor couldn’t enhance this effect of massage, so it is likely that breathing exercises may be considered during pregnancy.

Semen Characteristics and Hematology of Nigerian Local Cocks Fed Varying Dietary Levels of Ethiopian Pepper Fruit Meal

SUMMARY This study evaluated the effect of Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica) fruit meal (EPFM) on the semen quality and hematology of Nigerian light ecotype local cocks. A total of 90 mature cocks (weighing about 1.4 ± 1.00 kg) were randomly assorted into 5 treatments groups: T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 with 18 cocks per treatment in a completely randomized design. The birds in T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 were fed basal diets containing EPFM at the levels of 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 g/kg diet, respectively. Semen was collected twice per week using the abdominal massage method, while blood samples were collected at the eighth week of study for hematological analysis. Sperm concentration, sperm motility, live sperm cells, normal sperm cells, and total sperm count were higher in birds fed 2 and 4 g EPFM compared to the control group. At and above 6 g/kg diet, EPFM was observed to significantly decrease semen quality. The hematology results showed no significant differences among the different treatments in the considered indices. From these findings, we conclude that addition of EPFM up to 4 g/kg diet could be used to improve semen quality of cocks without detrimental effects on the physiological status of the birds.

Penerapan Massage Abdomen dan Minum Air Putih Hangat untuk Mencegah Konstipasi pada Asuhan Keperawatan dengan Kasus Stroke di RSUD Poso

Non-pharmacological actions that can prevent and treat constipation are abdominal massage and therapy to drink 500 cc of warm water in the morning. Doing massage can help encourage faeces and reduce abdominal muscle tension. The purpose of this study is the application of nursing care in stroke cases. This research is a type of case study research by applying comprehensive nursing care to patients. The results showed data of patients who have not defecated for 4 days, the stomach feels full, there is a desire to defecate but it is difficult to get out, bowel sounds 6 times / minute. The goal of nursing care is to prevent and overcome constipation, from moderate to mild constipation. Nursing diagnosis of constipation is related to decreased gastrointestinal. Nursing interventions Management constipation / impication. Implementation of nursing doing abdominal massage and therapy to drink 500 cc of warm water in the morning. Evaluation after 5 times giving patient intervention can defecate. Conclusion: The application of abdominal massage and 500 cc warm water drinking therapy can prevent and overcome constipation in stroke patients in Poso District General Hospital.

Clinical study on treatment of cancerous abdominal pain by traditional Chinese medicine hot-ironing analgesic package at Shenque point combined with abdominal massage therapy

Objective To observe the effect of traditional Chinese medicine hot-ironing therapy at Shenque point on cancerous abdominal pain in advanced malignant tumors. Methods Forty patients with cancerous abdominal pain who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups, 20 in each group.The control group was treated with traditional Chinese medicine hot-ironing analgesic package at Shenque point, and the treatment group was treated with abdominal massage therapy on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated continuously for 7 days. The degree of abdominal pain was assessed using a digital assessment scale, and the quality of life was assessed using a quality of life assessment scale. The time to remission of cancerous abdominal pain was observed during the treatment period. Results After treatment, the NRS scores on the 3rd day (1.9 ± 0.6 vs. 2.4 ± 0.3, t=3.333), 5th day (1.0 ± 0.3 vs. 1.6 ± 0.5, t=4.602), 7th day (1.0 ± 0.6 vs. 2.4 ± 0.7, t=6.791), in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P 0.05). The body function score in the treatment group (88.6 ± 13.7 vs. 77.0 ± 19.4, t=2.184) was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions The combination of traditional Chinese medicine hot-ironing package combined with pushing therapy can alleviate the pain level and improve the quality of life of patients with cancerous abdominal pain. Key words: Cancer pain; Abdominal pain; Point CV8 (Shenque); Hot compress therapy; Abdomen kneading; Quality of life

Effects of chewing gum on gastrointestinal function in patients with intraspinal tumors after surgery

Objective To explore the effects of chewing gum on recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients with intraspinal tumors after surgery. Methods Totally 214 patients with intraspinal tumors treated in the Neurosurgical Ward of Spinal Cord and Spine of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University from May 2018 to May 2019 were selected and divided into control (n=107) and observation (n=107) groups. Patients in the control group received conventional anti-constipation care, including postoperative dietary guidance, abdominal massage guidance and rehabilitation training, while patients in the observation group chewed 2 pieces of gum four times a day, each time for 10-15 min after awaking from anesthesia on the basis of conventional nursing care. Both groups received interventions for 7 d. The incidence of constipation and abdominal distension, time of first defecation and oral comfort scores after 7 d postoperatively. Results The incidence rate of constipation and abdominal distension was 7.48% and 15.89% in the observation group, lower than 25.23% and 37.38% in the control group, and there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (χ2=12.331, 12.650; P<0.05) . The time of first defecation was (19.22±5.64) h in the observation group, earlier than (27.08±6.61) in the control group, and there was statistically significant difference between the two groups (t=-9.366, P<0.05) . The oral comfort score after 7 d postoperatively was (8.59±1.13) in the observation group, higher than (5.12±2.66) in the control group, and there was statistically significant difference between the two groups (t=-12.420, P<0.05) . Conclusions Chewing gum can accelerate the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients with intraspinal tumors after surgery and improve their oral comfort. Key words: Intraspinal neoplasms; Perioperative nursing; Fast track surgery; Gastrointestinal function; Gum

Effect of abdominal massage on constipation and quality of life in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

Background and study aimThis study aimed to examine the effects of abdominal massage on constipation management and quality of life. Material and methodsIn this study conducted in a nursing home, 220 older adults (over 65 years old) were identified with constipation based on the Rome II Diagnostic Criteria for Constipation. This controlled trial using blocked randomization was stratified by sex and age and was conducted with 35 elderly participants, of which 17 formed the experimental group and were applied abdominal massage and 18 formed the untrained control group. The experimental group underwent abdominal massage training for eight weeks, five days, for 30 min/day after the meal under a research team member. The control group received no intervention. Data were collected from both groups by using a personal information form, the Constipation Quality of Life Scale. After the practice, each group was re-subjected to the same scales. ResultsOur results showed that abdominal massage is effective in constipation management (p < 0.005). Moreover, the difference between the experimental and control groups was statistically significant (p < 0.001) in terms of Constipation Quality of Life Scale post-test scores.Constipation Quality of Life Scale subscales of the experiment and control group; the difference between the post-test scores of Physical Disability (p < 0.001), Psychosocial Discomfort (p < 0.001), Anxiety (p < 0.001) and Satisfaction (p < 0.001) was found statistically significant. ConclusionAbdominal massage, as one of the independent nursing initiatives, may be suggested to be used in constipation management.

Application effect of rubbing abdomen in improving functional dyspepsia of elderly in nursing homes

Objective To explore the clinical effect of rubbing abdomen on improving functional dyspepsia of elderly in nursing homes. Methods The 28 elderly patients who met the inclusion criteria were divided into intervention group 1 and intervention group 2 with 14 cases each according to the floor occupied by the elderly.In the intervention group 1, the researcher applied abdominal massage, and in the intervention group 2, the elderly applied abdominal massage themselves, for a total of 28 days.TCM syndrome scores of the two groups were evaluated before intervention, 3 days after intervention, 7 days after intervention, 14 days after intervention and 28 days after intervention.The weight of the two groups before and after the intervention was recorded. Results The two groups were intervened by rubbing abdomen, and symptoms such as bloating, stomach pain, burning sensation, belching, noisy, early satiety after the meal fullness symptom syndrome score was significantly reduced, and there were significant differences in symptom score than before symptoms(P<0.05). And the clinical effect of intervention group 1 was better than that of intervention group 2(P<0.05). There were no significant differences in weight change between the two groups before and after intervention.(P<0.05). Conclusion Rubbing abdomen can alleviate the clinical symptoms of functional dyspepsia in the elderly. Carrying out health education on rubbing abdomen in the elderly can promote the health of gastrointestinal function and improve the quality of life of the elderly. Key words: Abdominal massage; Functional dyspepsia; Self-massage

Troubles anorectaux chez les patients ayant une sclérose en plaques : physiopathologie, prévalence, impact et prise en charge

Neurogenic bowel disorders (NBD) are frequently observed in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS); the prevalence of constipation is estimated to be 35-54% and fecal incontinence between 29and 51% (LE 4). They contribute to the deterioration of patients' quality of life (LE 4). The aim of this article is to review the literature on the physiopathology, prevalence, impact, and management of bowel disorders in patients with MS in order to educate caregivers about their existence and thus help them to optimize therapeutic choices. A bibliographic search was conducted between 2000and 2019and 31relevant scientific articles were selected. Relevant references were subsequently added, bringing the total to 50articles. A level of scientific evidence (LE) was assigned to each article, except for literature reviews. The origin of NBD is multifactorial and includes impairment of neurological pathways, polypharmacy, behavioural disorders, and loss of autonomy (LE 4). Patients with MS should be questioned about their bowel habits and, in cases of proven NBD, specific management options should be offered. The first step concerns the dietary and lifestyle rules associated with the use of laxatives, suppositories, and/or enemas (LE 4). In the event of failure, therapies such as abdominal massages (LE 1and 2), biofeedback and transanal irrigation can be proposed (LE 4). Anterograde colonic irrigation may also be an option (LE 4). The efficacy of stimulating the posterior tibial nerve needs to be proven (LE 4). The implantation of a sacral neuromodulation device is, for the moment, difficult due to the impossibility of performing a spinal magnetic resonance imaging during follow-up. A stoma improves the quality of life of patients and should not be proposed too late. Effective treatment of NBD improves the quality of life of patients and reduces the incidence of bladder disorders (LE 4).

Sperm characteristics of Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar) breeders as affected by the addition of calcitriol to the semen extender

This study was carried out to determine the effect of supplementing the semen extender with calcitriol on in vitro sperm characteristics in Chukar partridges. A total of 60 male Chukar partridges were habituated for semen collection by abdominal massage. Pooled ejaculates from several males were extended (1 to 5 v/v ratio) in the Sexton's diluent containing 0, 24, 48, 96, or 192μg calcitriol/mL. These concentrations represented 0-, 2-, 4-, 8-, and 16-fold levels of the mean seminal calcitriol concentration, respectively. A total of 12 subsamples from each treatment group were kept at 4 to 5°C or 19 to 24°C for 4, 24, or 48h. The percentages of motile sperm, live sperm, abnormal sperm, incidence of hypoosmotic swelling (HOS), and thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS) concentrations were determined. The data were analyzed by the xtmixed procedure of STATA software. The percentages of motile sperm, live sperm, abnormal sperm, and seminal TBARS were affected by calcitriol (P < 0.05). There was no effect of treatments on HOS (P > 0.05). There was an interaction effect between calcitriol, storage time, and storage temperature on sperm motility, sperm viability, and seminal TBARS. Supplementation of the diluent with 96μg calcitriol/mL resulted in the highest sperm motility at 4°C. Also, the same treatment group recorded the highest sperm viability and lowest seminal TBARS at 19 to 24°C. Supplementing the diluent with calcitriol had beneficial effects on spermatozoa; however, the fertility rate of spermatozoa extended in calcitriol-supplemented diluent needs to be determined before the procedure can be recommended for use in artificial insemination programs.

Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Complications and Intra-Abdominal Pressure of Critical-Enteral-Feed Patients: A Randomized Control Trial

Background : critically ill patient need a nursing practice that can enhance him to get all benefits of enteral feeding and overlapping the GI complications and maintain the intra-abdominal pressure. Objective : This work aimed to explore the effect of abdominal massage on gastrointestinal complications and intra-abdominal pressure of critical- enteral-feed patients. Methods : A randomized controlled trial was applied on 74 eligibly enteral-fed patients at Trauma and General ICUs. Of these, the trail was completed on sixty patients who distributed randomly to equal intervention and control groups. The manipulation was two times for 15mins of abdominal massage for five days. The effect was measured on enteral feeding complications (GRV, abdominal circumference and distention, vomiting) and intra-abdominal pressure as compared with control group who didn't receive the massage. Results : the GRV difference between the massage group and control group subjects was statistically significant (P<0.001) in the 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th days indicating higher GRV among control group. The abdominal circumference between the five days was not significantly in the two groups. The difference between the two groups in relation to the distension was statistically significant (p < 0.05) in day 3, 4 and5. None of intervention patients were vomited along the study period (5days) in compared to 5% of control patients without statistical significant. Conclusions : The abdominal massage was significantly effective in lowering GRV, preventing distension and avoiding vomiting. Besides, the abdominal massage maintained the IAP without any statistical significant support. Therefore, it is recommended that this practice can be applied as a caring procedure in the daily ICU care program. Keywords : abdominal massage, gastrointestinal complications, intra-abdominal pressure, enteral-fed patients DOI : 10.7176/JHMN/64-05 Publication date :July 31 st 2019

The efficacy of abdominal massage in managing opioid-induced constipation.

This study was conducted to determine the effects of abdominal massage in managing opioid-induced constipation. Designed as a randomized controlled trial, this study was conducted between February 2017 and January 2018 with the participation of 204 patients who had complaints of opioid-induced constipation. The experimental and control group, each of which included 102 patients, were randomised using a previously prepared randomization checklist. Patients in the experimental group were given a 15-min video-guided abdominal massage training by the researcher, and the patients in this group were asked to perform abdominal massage for 4 weeks, twice a day, 30 min after breakfast and dinner. In the control group, the standard approach of the clinic was applied. A patient data form, the Defecation Diary, Visual Analogue Scale, and Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life Questionnaire were used to the study. The data from the study showed that abdominal massage decreased the severity of constipation, the feeling of incomplete bowel emptying, the severity of straining, the severity of anal pain, and bloating (p < 0.05), provided better stool consistency (p < 0.05) and increased the number of defecations as well as quality of life scores (p < 0.05). The abdominal massage application increased the number of defecations by 13% and was an effective approach for managing opioid-induced constipation symptoms.