Abstract:Sham feeding has been demonstrated to be one of the methods to increase bowel motility. Gum chewing, as an alternative to sham feeding, provides the benefits of gastrointestinal stimulation without the complications associated with feeding. Aim: to evaluate the effect of sham feeding on postoperative clinical outcomes among patients undergoing elective abdominal and gynecological surgeries. Subjects: A purposive sample including 150 patients who were admitted to the general surgical and gynecological unit for … Show more
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