Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is widely recognized as the preferred method for treating gallstone disease. However, like any surgical procedure involving anesthesia, it carries the risk of postoperative complications, including common side effects such as vomiting and nausea. As a result...

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Main Authors: Bushra Abd Ali Jasem, Hussam Abbas Dawood
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Published: University of Kufa, Faculty of Nursing 2024-06-01
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description Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is widely recognized as the preferred method for treating gallstone disease. However, like any surgical procedure involving anesthesia, it carries the risk of postoperative complications, including common side effects such as vomiting and nausea. As a result, acupressure treatments targeting the pericardium 6 (P6) point have gained attention in alleviating nausea and vomiting. This non-invasive massage technique has been emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its significance. Objectives: The main purpose of this study is to assess the impact of acupressure treatment at the wristband point (P6) on nausea and vomiting experienced by patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at Safer Al Imam Al Hussein Surgical Hospital in Karbala Holy City. Sixty patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were divided into two groups: 30 patients in the intervention group received acupressure techniques using an elastic wristband postoperatively, which was removed after six hours, while 30 patients in the control group received routine conventional care. Descriptive analysis (e.g., frequency, percentage, and mean score) and inferential analysis (e.g., one-way ANOVA test, independent sample t-test) were employed to examine and measure the study outcomes. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean score for nausea and vomiting in the intervention group decreased significantly from 1.97 ± 0.183 before the intervention to 1.13 ± 0.354 after implementing the intervention (p-value = 0.000). In contrast, the control group did not experience any improvement in their symptoms, with their condition worsening significantly. Conclusion: Patients experiencing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery may benefit from the non-invasive treatment of wristband acupressure.
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spelling doaj-art-8d6caede52f34681864c063657006fa32025-08-20T02:11:37ZengUniversity of Kufa, Faculty of NursingKufa Journal for Nursing Sciences2223-40552521-86382024-06-01140110.36321/kjns.vi202401.15904Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy PatientBushra Abd Ali Jasem0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8204-9958Hussam Abbas Dawood1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5953-3926Imam Al-Hussein medical city Ministry of Health, Kerbala Health Directorate, Kerbala, Iraq Nursing Department, Al-Zahrawi University College, kerbala, Iraq Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is widely recognized as the preferred method for treating gallstone disease. However, like any surgical procedure involving anesthesia, it carries the risk of postoperative complications, including common side effects such as vomiting and nausea. As a result, acupressure treatments targeting the pericardium 6 (P6) point have gained attention in alleviating nausea and vomiting. This non-invasive massage technique has been emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its significance. Objectives: The main purpose of this study is to assess the impact of acupressure treatment at the wristband point (P6) on nausea and vomiting experienced by patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at Safer Al Imam Al Hussein Surgical Hospital in Karbala Holy City. Sixty patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were divided into two groups: 30 patients in the intervention group received acupressure techniques using an elastic wristband postoperatively, which was removed after six hours, while 30 patients in the control group received routine conventional care. Descriptive analysis (e.g., frequency, percentage, and mean score) and inferential analysis (e.g., one-way ANOVA test, independent sample t-test) were employed to examine and measure the study outcomes. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean score for nausea and vomiting in the intervention group decreased significantly from 1.97 ± 0.183 before the intervention to 1.13 ± 0.354 after implementing the intervention (p-value = 0.000). In contrast, the control group did not experience any improvement in their symptoms, with their condition worsening significantly. Conclusion: Patients experiencing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery may benefit from the non-invasive treatment of wristband acupressure. https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/15904Acupressurelaparoscopic cholecystectomyvomitingnausea
spellingShingle Bushra Abd Ali Jasem
Hussam Abbas Dawood
Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient
Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
Acupressure
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
vomiting
nausea
title Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient
title_full Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient
title_fullStr Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient
title_short Effect of Acupressure Technique with Wristband on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patient
title_sort effect of acupressure technique with wristband on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patient
topic Acupressure
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
vomiting
nausea
url https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/15904
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