Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial
Thai abdominal massage offers a superior, low-cost intervention for functional constipation in elderly women, while prune consumption may complement care through quality-of-life gains.
Authors
- Zahra Assadollahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1503-8373)
- Ali Ravari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2569-6334)
- Tayebeh Mirzaei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8897-3744)
- Adeleh Assadollahzadeh
Institutions
- Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-025-03227-w
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences