Effectiveness Of Gastrointestinal Massage On Abdominal Distension, Gastric Residual Content, And Gastrointestinal Function In Nasogastric Tube Patients Admitted To The Icu - A Systematic Review
Keywords:
gastrointestinal massage, application of heat, residual volume of the stomach, abdominal distension, functions of the gastrointestinal tract.Abstract
Objective: It is required to evaluate the relevant literature in order to asess the effectiveness of gastro intestinal massage on gastric residual content, abdominal distension, and gastrointestinal function in nasogastric tube patients admitted to intensive therapy units.
Design: Systematic Review
Data Source: A comprehensive literature search was conducted from 2010 to 2022 in national and international journals - library, pub med, Google search.
Evaluation Method: We included a peer review article with a quantitative research design, various true and quasi-experimental studies investigating the effectiveness of interventions on various variables aimed at improving patients' gastrointestinal well-being.
Result: In critically ill patients with a nasogastric tube, systematic studies demonstrate that gastrointestinal massage is beneficial in lowering residual gastric content, frequency of vomiting episodes, and abdominal distension.
Conclusion: The examination and evaluation of side effects is the responsibility of the nurse, who also keeps track of the incidence and frequency of vomiting as well as abdominal distension. Planning the patient's nutritional requirements and ensuring safe and effective feeding are the nurses' responsibilities. Nursing care can avert the majority of the complications that arise as a result of gastrointestinal issues
