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Effects of Warm Water on GI System in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Abdominal Distention
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Registration Number
NCT06154928
Lead Sponsor
İslam Elagöz
Brief Summary

Objective: The study was carried out to determine the effect of drinking warm water on GIS functions in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.

Detailed Description

Method: The research was completed in Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital with 100 patients, 50 of whom were in the Study Group (WG) and 50 were in the Control Group (KG). The patients in CG were given warm water to drink at the 2nd hour after surgery. On the other hand, patients in KG were allowed to drink warm water after bowel sounds started and gas was produced. Patients in both groups were 2,4,8,12 after surgery. hours were evaluated in terms of GIS functions. Statistical analysis was done in SPSS 22.0 for Windows package program. A p\<0.05 value was accepted for statistical significance.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • over 18 years old
  • having surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • not meeting the sampling criteria
  • Refused to participate Canceled surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Descriptive Information Form:up to 18 weeks

The descriptive information form consisted of two parts. The first part comprised seven open-ended and five multiple-choice questions to determine the patients' descriptive characteristics. This part of the form was completed by the patients 1 day before surgery. The second part comprised nine multiple-choice questions aimed at determining the patients' surgical characteristics. This diagnostic information was provided by the researcher.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative Measurement and Evaluation Form:up to 18 weeks

The postoperative measurement and evaluation form included nine open-ended and seven multiple-choice questions designed to determine the vital signs and GI functions of the patients. Patients were evaluated during the postoperative period and the findings are presented in the relevant sections.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Necip Fazıl Kısakürek Şehir Hastanesi

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Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

Necip Fazıl Kısakürek Şehir Hastanesi
🇹🇷Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

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