Prevalence of constipation in patients undergoing chemotherapy and the effect of constipation on quality of life

PEHLİVAN, Zeynep; Nural, Nesrın

doi:10.1007/s00520-022-07244-7

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“…The prevalence of cancer patients suffering from constipation due to consuming chemotherapy drugs is 31.7% with an average severity level of moderate and having a negative impact on the patient's quality of life. (1) Preliminary research conducted by researchers in January 2021 found that of 11 children with cancer who received chemotherapy, 55% experienced constipation. Research shows that the use of chemotherapy drugs and opioids to reduce pain in cancer patients is a contributing factor to constipation.…”

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“…Research shows that the use of chemotherapy drugs and opioids to reduce pain in cancer patients is a contributing factor to constipation. (1)(2)(3) The side effect of cancer therapy, namely constipation, often has a negative impact on daily life, well-being and quality of life. (4) In addition, treating it effectively is a challenge, as medications specifically for constipation often cause side effects, requiring additional treatment to treat these symptoms.…”

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Effectiveness of Acupressure Therapy in Cancer Patients with Constipation

Zahrawaani,

Allenidekania,

Aprillia

2024

Health Dyn.

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Background: Constipation in cancer patients on chemotherapy is common (31.7%), worsened by medication side effects. Laxatives worsen symptoms, prompting exploration of alternative therapies like acupressure, particularly in pediatric cases. Indonesian National Hospital research assesses acupressure's effectiveness in managing chemotherapy-induced constipation. This study aims to identifying the effectiveness of acupressure therapy in pediatric cancer patients with constipation. Methods: experimental research methods on cancer children with the health problem of constipation. Results: Before receiving acupressure therapy, the average patient had not defecated for 81 hours. Changes occurred after therapy, namely patients experienced defecation an average of 9.2 hours. Conclusions: The changes show that acupressure therapy is very significant in reducing constipation.

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