The Effects of Machine-Based and Manual Hand Massage on Pain, Anxiety, and Gastrointestinal Function Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Both manual and machine-based hand massage positively affected pain, anxiety, nausea intensity, and bowel sounds following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Manual hand massage was more effective than machine-based hand massage in reducing pain intensity and increasing bowel sounds.
Authors
- Sevim Çelik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2016-5828)
- Münevver Şengül
Institutions
- Bartin University (TR)
- State Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
- Published
- 2025-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sle.0000000000001375
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01