The effect of aroma massage on constipation in elderly individuals

Background: Constipation is a health problem commonly seen in the elderly individuals. Abdominal massage is thought to stimulate the rectal loading by increasing intra-abdominal pressure. Purpose: To determine effects of aromatherapy massage on constipation in the elderly individuals. Methods: Forty...

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Main Authors: Diğdem Lafcı, Mağfiret Kaşikçi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Experimental Gerontology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556522003321