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Objective: to raise the intestinal pattern and control measures adopted by adult individuals with spinal cord trauma. Method: exploratory descriptive study with quantitative approach. Sample of 14 adults with spinal cord trauma. The data collection was done through an interview in the domiciles of the participants. Results: predominance of men; the automobile accident was the main etiology of traumas. Most individuals demonstrated independence for intestinal self-care and the most frequent practices were digitrectal stimulation, abdominal massage and manual extraction of faeces. 92.9% of the individuals attended or had already attended the Specialized Center in Rehabilitation. Conclusions: nursing exercises an important role in the teaching of patient and family selfcare, so it needs skills and knowledge that allow the planning of actions for teaching the care of intestinal disorders, with appropriate interventions aimed at preventing potential complications and improving quality of life of these individuals.

WOS: 000429267400005 Aim: Abdominal massage produces stimuli through the skin, which initiates a reflex response in sphincters and results in clenching and flexing of sphincters. Abdominal massage has been used to prevent constipation for several years. Digestive secretions and muscle motility increase due to this stimulation of the parasympathetic system. Consequently, the rates of gastric emptying and bowel peristalsis increase, leading to defecation. Studies conducted till date have shown that abdominal massage decreases distension and pain and increases the frequency of defecation and gastric motility. The purpose of this article is to review the studies evaluating the efficacy of abdominal massage in patients with neurologic diseases. Method: Studies that were published in PUBMED, CINAHL and Google Scholar databases between January 2005 and July 2016, have been screened using "abdominal massage", "neurologic disease" and "constipation" keywords. Twenty six articles have been found. Ten of these studies were experimental, while the others were definitive and review articles. Four of experimental studies have been conducted in neurology patients while 6 were in other patient groups. Six studies that were conducted to investigate abdominal massage's efficiency in neurologic patients have been reviewed in this current review. Results: It has been reported that, abdominal massage for average 15 minutes per day for the duration of 3 to 6 weeks in neurology patients reduced constipation severity, gastric emptying disorder and pain while increasing bowel motility and defecation frequency. Abdominal massage, one of the independent roles of nurses, is a recommended method in constipation management in neurologic patients since it is cost efficient and convenient technique without a known adverse event. Conclusion: Studies have shown that abdominal massage decreases distension and pain; and increases number of defecations and gastric motility in neurologic diseases. However, there is not enough evidence based data to reach a conclusion on efficiency of abdominal massage in neurologic diseases. Amaç: Abdominal masajda, deri üzerinden yapılan uyaranlara refleks yanıt olarak sfinkterler etkisini kasılıp gevşeme şeklinde göstermektedir. Abdominal masaj, konstipasyonun engellenmesinde uzun yıllardır kullanılmaktadır. Bu derleme nörolojik hastalıklarda uygulanan abdominal masajın etkinliğine yönelik yapılmış çalışmaların gözden geçirilmesi amacıyla yazıldı. Yöntem: PUBMED, CINAHL, Google Scholar veri tabanlarında Ocak 2005 -Temmuz 2016 tarihleri arasında yayınlanan çalışmalar, “abdominal masaj”, “nörolojik hastalık” ve “konstipasyon” anahtar kelimeleri yazılarak tarandı. Toplam 26 makaleye ulaşıldı. Bu çalışmaların 10’u deneysel, diğerleri ise derleme ve tanımlayıcı nitelikte çalışmaydı. Deneysel çalışmaların 6 tanesi nörolojik hastaların katılımı ile, kalan 4 tanesi ise diğer hasta gruplarının gerçekleştirilmişti. Derlememize, nörolojik hastalarda uygulanan abdominal masajın etkinliğini inceleyen 6 çalışma dahil edildi. Bulgular: Nöroloji hastalarında 3-6 hafta boyunca, günde ortalama 15 dakika uygulanan abdominal masajın konstipasyonun şiddetini, distansiyonu, bağırsak boşaltım güçlüğünü, ağrıyı azaltığı, bağırsak motilitesini ve defekasyon sıklığını arttırdığı bildirilmiştir. Hemşirelerin bağımsız rolleri arasında yer alan abdominal masaj uygulamasının, maliyet etkili, uygulanması kolay ve bilinen yan etkisi olmaması nedeniyle nörolojik hastalarda konstipasyon yönetiminde kullanılabilecek yaklaşım olduğu ifade edilmiştir. Sonuç: Yapılan çalışmalarda abdominal masaj uygulamasının nörolojik hastalıklarda distansiyonu, ağrıyı azallttığı ve defekasyon sayısını, gastrik motiliteyi arttırdığı bildirilse de, etkinliğine yönelik net bir sonuca ulaşmak mümkün değildir. Daha fazla sayıda hastanın katılımı ile gerçekleştirilen randomize kontrollü çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır.

This study aims to investigate the effects of abdominal massage on constipation in institutionalized elderly. A randomized cross-over design including 15 participants was conducted in M city on 2008. The sample group received abdominal massage program. Abdominal massage was performed as 10-minutes per day, 6 days per week, for 2 weeks. Data was collected and assessed 4 times about frequencies of bowel movements per week, stool consistency, degree of difficulty with defecation, and time required for defecation; a week before the experiment, the first week and the second week for experiment and a week after the experiment. The statistical methods included Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, t-test and paired t-test using SPSS 13.0. Frequencies of bowel movements per week, degree of difficulty with defecation, and time required for defecation were significantly different between the experimental group and the control group. The results of this small study suggest a positive effects of the relieving constipation of the institutionlized elderly.

Background. Cultural practices, beliefs, and taboos are often implicated in determining the care received by mothers during pregnancy and child birth which is an important determinant of maternal mortality. Objective. To assess prevalence of cultural malpractice during pregnancy, child birth, and postnatal period among women of childbearing age in Meshenti town, Amhara region, northwest Ethiopia, in 2016. Methods. Community based cross-sectional study was conducted among women of reproductive age group interviewed during the study period from May 10 to June 17, 2016. Total sample size was 318 women of reproductive age group. Systematic sampling technique was conducted. Result. Overall, 50.9% of the respondents had cultural malpractices during their pregnancy. Out of 318 women, 62 (19.5%) practiced nutrition taboo, 78 (24.5%) practiced abdominal massage, 87 (29.7%) delivered their babies at home, 96 (32.8%) avoided colostrums, 132 (45.2%) washed their baby before 24 hr after delivery, and 6 (6.9%) cut the cord by unclean blade. Conclusion and Recommendation. The findings of this study show that different traditional malpractice during perinatal period is still persisting in spite of modern developments in the world. Health education and promoting formal female education are important to decrease or avoid these cultural malpractices.

Konstipasi merupakan komplikasi yang sering terjadi pada pasien yang dirawat di Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Teknik abdominal massage yang dapat digunakan untuk mencegah konstipasi adalah swedish massage dan effleurage , namun demikian belum ada penelitian lanjutan yang menunjukkan teknik yang paling efektif diantara kedua teknik abdominal massage tersebut terhadap kejadian konstipasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan kejadian konstipasi antara kelompok yang dilakukan abdominal massage dengan teknik swedish massage dan kelompok yang dilakukan abdominal massage dengan teknik effleurage . Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi eksperimen dengan total jumlah sampel pada dua kelompok sebanyak 22 responden yang didapatkan melalui teknik consecutive sampling . Penelitian ini dilakukan dari bulan Januari sampai Maret 2016 di ruang ICU RS Panti Rapih Yogyakarta. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi menggunakan lembar observasi defekasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Fisher’s Exact . Kejadian konstipasi pada kelompok abdominal massage dengan teknik swedish massage sebanyak 45,4%, sedangkan kejadian konstipasi pada kelompok abdominal massage dengan teknik effleurage sebanyak 27,2%, dan secara statistik tidak ada perbedaan kejadian konstipasi ( p = 0,659) antara kelompok abdominal massage dengan teknik swedish massage dan kelompok abdominal massage dengan teknik effleurage . Walaupun kejadian konstipasi antara kelompok abdominal massage dengan teknik swedish massage dan kelompok abdominal massage dengan teknik effleurage tidak berbeda, namun abdominal massage dengan teknik effleurage waktu lebih efisien, energi yang dikeluarkan lebih minimal dan meningkatkan kenyamanan. Oleh karena itu, abdominal massage dengan teknik effleurage dan teknik swedish massage disarankan untuk menjadi pilihan intervensi bagi perawat ICU.

Aim: To evaluate the improvement of feeding intolerance to premature infants by abdominal massage. Method: From January 2018 to January 2020, the basic data of 72 premature infants in the NICU of our hospital were collected by retrospective method, which was divided into an experimental group and control group, 36 cases ineach group. The infants in the experimental group received such intervention of abdominal massage with daily fixed time and fixed frequency, and the control group without abdominal massage. The gestational age, birth weight, sex was not statistically significant in the two groups. The outcome indexes of the two groups were evaluated including the length of stay, the weight beginning oral feeding, the weight reaching total oral feeding, the weight at discharge, transition time, time to recover to birth weight, the daily weight gain, gastric residue. Results: Data analysis by SPSS24.0 showed that the weight beginning oral feeding (P = 0.012), weight reaching total oral feeding (P = 0.014) and the mean times of gastric residue in the experimental group was statistically significant. But there was no significant difference in the length of stay, the weight at discharge, transition time, time to recover to birth weight, and the daily weight gain. Conclusion: Intervention of abdominal massage might promote the weight gain and improve the feeding intolerance in premature infants.

This article describes the introduction of abdominal massage techniques by a community team as part of a total bowel management programme for people with learning disabilities. A trust-wide audit of prescribed laxative use by this client group raised concerns, and led to a more systematic approach to managing constipation in people with learning disabilities. An education programme for carers proved to be successful. Some reported that adopting abdominal massage provided further opportunity to develop the therapeutic relationship.

Gut stasis is a gastrointestinal disease in rabbits and is identified by a low appetite and lack of faecal production. It is a very common disease in the rabbit that requires intense and specialised nursing care. Hospitalising the gut stasis patient creates a challenge with reagrds to how to limit the many stress factors in hospital that could aggravate the condition. Kennel enrichment is therefore important to try to meet the rabbit environmental and behavioural needs. If the rabbit is less stressed in practice an accurate pain assessment could also be easier to perform. Treatment of gut stasis has traditionally been force feeding, analgesics and pro-kinetic agents, but new protocols including appetite stimulants, blood glucose measuring, nasogastric feeding and abdominal massage have been introduced into practice. Having a nursing team that has knowledge about rabbits and critical care needs will greatly improve patient care and case success.

Non-pharmacological actions that can prevent and treat constipation are abdominal massage and therapy to drink 500 cc of warm water in the morning. Doing massage can help encourage faeces and reduce abdominal muscle tension. The purpose of this study is the application of nursing care in stroke cases. This research is a type of case study research by applying comprehensive nursing care to patients. The results showed data of patients who have not defecated for 4 days, the stomach feels full, there is a desire to defecate but it is difficult to get out, bowel sounds 6 times / minute. The goal of nursing care is to prevent and overcome constipation, from moderate to mild constipation. Nursing diagnosis of constipation is related to decreased gastrointestinal. Nursing interventions Management constipation / impication. Implementation of nursing doing abdominal massage and therapy to drink 500 cc of warm water in the morning. Evaluation after 5 times giving patient intervention can defecate. Conclusion: The application of abdominal massage and 500 cc warm water drinking therapy can prevent and overcome constipation in stroke patients in Poso District General Hospital.

Study Design:A prospective intervention of noninvasive abdominal massage using an electromechanical apparatus on bowel function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).Objectives:To evaluate the effects of noninvasive abdominal massage using an electromechanical apparatus on bowel function in individuals with SCI and chronic bowel problems. This easy-to-use apparatus can be applied by the patients at home without the help of a therapist.Setting:Homes of community-living individuals.Methods:Twenty-one subjects with SCI were instructed to use the massage apparatus daily for 20 min during a 10-week period. Compliance, effects, side effects and user satisfaction were assessed using questionnaires.Results:Fifteen subjects completed the 10-week period. Although some characteristics of defecation changed positively for some of the subjects (time to result, amount, consistency), none felt better or more confident after using the massage device. In addition, some individuals experienced negative side effects (predominantly pain or discomfort). The overall satisfaction with the device is ambiguous, with half of the group judging the device as insufficient and the other half as at least adequate.Conclusion:The use of an electromechanical massage device does not improve bowel function in most individuals with SCI who have chronic bowel problems. Why some subjects benefit and others do not should be investigated in future studies.

The effects of different extenders and storage periods on the motility and fertilization rate of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) semen were evaluated after short-term storage. Semen was collected from anesthetized males by the abdominal massage. After determination of main semen characteristics, the pooled ejaculates were diluted with 4 different extenders at a ratio of 1:3, and stored at 4oC for 72 h. During preservation, spermatozoa motility (%) were determined every 12 h. Fertilization was carried out using the dry fertilization technique. The sperm-egg ratio was approximately 0.5x106 sperm/egg for optimum fertilization success. The highest motility (64.4±5.27%) and fertilization rate (94.3 ± 0.58 %) were obtained from semen stored with glucose based extender after 72 h storage. These results indicate that glucose based extender is a better preservative than the other solutions used in the study for the short term preservation of rainbow trout semen.

Evaluation of semen quality is very important before selection of breeding cocks used for artificial insemination. The aim of this study was to characterize the semen parameters of 4 lines of cocks followed by comparison of such parameters among lines. A total of 60 semen samples were collected from 3 Sasso, 3 Synthetic and 3 White Rock and 3 Assel RIR cock at 3 days interval. Semen was collected by abdominal massage method. Semen parameters with respect to ejaculate volume, mass activity, sperm motility, sperm concentration, proportion of live spermatozoa and proportion of spermatozoa with normal morphology were examined. The semen parameters did not differ significantly among individual cocks of Sasso line. However, sperm concentration varied significantly among individual cocks of Synthetic, White Rock and Assel RIR lines. The ejaculate volume, mass activity, sperm motility, sperm concentration, proportion of live spermatozoa and proportion of spermatozoa with normal morphology varied from 410.0 ± 0.0 to 810.0 ± 0.0 μl, 3.8 ± 0.1 to 4.0 ± 0.0 +, 71.1 ± 1.1 to 83.3 ± 1.2%, 7.5 ± 0.1 to 9.6 ± 0.2 x 10 9 /ml, 82.2 ± 1.3 to 87.3 ± 1.1% and 87.2 ± 0.8 to 90.1 ± 0.7%, respectively. However, only the variations in ejaculate volume, sperm motility, sperm concentration and proportion of live spermatozoa were significant among lines of cocks (P

Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of the most common problems experienced by patients in the ICU, such as abdominal distension, constipation, and increased gastric residual volume. Currently, non-pharmacological interventions have been developed to address these problems. Abdominal massage intervention is considered a method that can improve digestive function. The purpose of this literature study was to determine the effect of abdominal massage to reduce the gastric residual volume in critically ill patients. Selected articles were obtained through online databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. There were seven articles obtained after going through screening and identified for critical review. There were five study randomized controlled trials, three quasi-experimental designs, one study, one group pre-test post-test, and one article one-shot case study. The results of this study found that abdominal massage was effective in reducing gastric residual volume. Mechanism of abdominal massage with stimulation of peristalsis, changes in intra-abdominal pressure, mechanical and reflexive effects on the intestine, thereby shortening the transition time of food in the intestine, increasing bowel movements, and easier flow of food through the digestive tract. So that nurses in the ICU are expected to use abdominal massage as an intervention option at critical times, considering that this intervention can prevent gastrointestinal dysfunction with low risk and is cost-effective.

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of various levels of dietary l-carnitine supplementation (0, 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg) on quail semen characteristics during liquid storage. Semen was collected using abdominal massage and suitable samples were mixed together, and sperm characteristics including percentage of motile, live, abnormal, semen pH, volume, and concentration were assessed. This experiment was carried out on the basis of completely randomized design. Results showed that the effect of l-carnitine on semen concentration was significant (P 0.05). The effect of l-carnitine on motile and live percentage of sperm in milk and tris extenders in fresh condition was significant (P

The aim of this paper was to investigate the effect of aromatherapy massage using lavender oil as a possible treatment for this condition. This research was carried out on a group of 40 infants between 2 and 6 weeks of age with a gestational age of 38-42 weeks and normal development and growth. All the infants weighed between 2500 and 4000 g at birth and all exhibited the signs of colic. Infants in the treatment group received abdominal massage by their mothers using lavender oil, while those in the control group were not subject to an intervention. The infants in both control and treatment groups were monitored once a week by the researchers, in total five times. The effect of the massage was measured in terms of changes in the length of time the infants cried per week. The use of aromatherapy massage using lavender oil was found to be effective in reducing the symptoms of colic.

La pepesca o sardina de agua dulce es un caracido de amplia distribución en ambientes de agua dulce en Latinoamérica. Existen muchas especies de Astyanax siendo la fasciatus una de las más abundante en la zona mesoamericana.La pepesca es una especie con tallas máximas de 15 centímetros de LT y pesos entre los 28 y 35 gramos/pez. Es una especie preciada como recurso nutricional y facilidad de cocinarla. La investigación fue dirigida a evaluar técnicas para lograr la reproducción de la especie bajo condiciones de laboratorio. Organismos capturados en medios naturales y adaptados a condiciones de manejo fueron utilizados para la investigación. Varias metodologías fueron evaluadas entre estas el masaje abdominal de organismos, shock térmico (incremento de temperatura) y el de foto período por 48 horas. Varios parámetros zoométricos fueron utilizados como indicadores reproductivos. La selección de organismos basados en el IC (> 2.0 en hembras y > 1.5 en machos) y la metodología de foto periodo fueron efectivos en lograr la reproducción de A. fasciatus en condiciones de laboratorio. La pepesca se potencia como un valioso recurso genético para la acuicultura por su alta producción de biomasa, adaptación a alimentos y a manejo en general.

Aim. This study aims to illuminate participants experiences of receiving abdominal massage for constipation. Background. Abdominal massage has been found to decrease the severity of constipation an ...

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different extenders and storage periods on motility and fertilizing ability of short-term stored grass carp sperm during spawning season. Sperm was collected from anesthesized males by the abdominal massage method. Having determined the main spermatological properties, the pooled ejaculates were diluted with 3 different extenders at a ratio of 1:3. The diluted sperm was packaged in small tubes and following, the tubes were stored at 4°C in a refrigerator for 8 hours. During preservation motility (%), motility duration (s) and fertilization (%) capacity of stored sperm were evaluated 2 hours intervals. Fertilization was carried out using the dry fertilization technique at 2x10 5 spermatozoa/egg dosage. The fertilization success was determined as the percent of eyed eggs 3-4 days after fertilization. At the end of 8 hours of storage, the highest sperm motility was found as 35±2.89% (P

Objectives.To explore the experiences of people with Parkinson’s (PwP) who suffer from constipation, the impact this has on their lives, and the effect of using lifestyle changes and abdominal massage as a form of constipation management.Method.Fourteen semistructured interviews were completed (8 males and 6 females; mean age 72.2 years) at the end of a care programme, which consisted of either lifestyle advice and abdominal massage (intervention group;n=7) or lifestyle advice only (control group;n=7). Data were analysed using constant-comparison techniques and Framework methods. Themes and key quotes were identified to depict major findings.Findings.Four key themes were identified: (i) the adverse impact of bowel problems on quality of life; (ii) positive experience of behaviour adjustments: experimentation; (iii) abdominal massage as a dynamic and relaxing tool: experiential learning (intervention group only); (iv) abdominal massage as a contingency plan: hesitation (control group only). Constipation was reported as having a significant impact on quality of life. Participants in both groups perceived lifestyle advice to relieve symptoms. Specific improvements were described in those who also received the abdominal massage.Conclusions.Both lifestyle advice and abdominal massage were perceived to be beneficial in relieving symptoms of constipation for PwP.

Twelve number of healthy male guinea fowls from each variety of pearl, white, white breasted and lavender were selected based on the phenotypic characters and trained for semen collection by abdominal massage technique. Pooled semen from each variety, were diluted with the lakes semen extender, Modified Beltsville poultry semen extender, and Beltsville poultry semen extender each in the ratio of 1:3, 1:4 and 1:5. The spermatozoa motility was assessed at 0,1,2,4 and 6 hours of storage. Maximum percent motility of 83.33, 86.67 and 79.19 were observed in the semen of pearl, white breasted and lavender varieties of guinea fowl diluted Beltsville poultry semen extender in the ration 1:4 at maximum storage period. Maximum spermatozoa motility in white guinea fowl variety was observed with the semen diluted with BPSE at the ratio of 1:3 (81.67). The current study will be of immense useful for the selection of semen diluents for better fertility through artificial insemination in guinea fowls.

The aim of this study was to determine the spermatological characteristics in male L. abu during the spawning season. Semen was collected weekly by abdominal massage from 26 males in March. In collected semen, volume, motility, duration of motility, concentration and pH were determined. In the L. abu sperm, volume (microl), motility (%), duration of motility (s), concentration (x10(9)/ml), and pH values were found 45.76 +/- 3.55, 54.25 +/- 2.93, 330.15 +/- 37.92, 4.27 +/- 0.40 and 7.87 +/- 0.05, respectively. A correlation was found between semen volume and semen pH. Semen volume and the duration of sperm motility were higher in the 2nd and 3rd sampling dates than in the 1st and 4th sampling dates (P0.05; P0.01, respectively). Neither sperm motility nor sperm concentration was affected by sampling dates. Major changes in semen pH were observed in the 4th sampling date (P0.001). The Pearson correlation test presented significant relationships with the duration of motility, semen volume, and motility. Semen pH values were significantly correlated with the sperm concentration and semen volume. Sperm concentration was inversely correlated with semen volume. Sperm motility and duration significantly correlated with total weight. Total length significantly correlated with the duration of motility and total weight. In conclusion, these characteristics represent a valuable baseline dataset for establishing a semen quality standard and provide background information that may be useful for assisted breeding programs in this species.

У статті коротко викладено закономірності формування деформації хребетного стовпа у грудному та поперековому відділах хребта в зв’язку з функціональними порушеннями внутрішніх органів і оцінено ефективність масажу живота та очисної терапії для корекції поперекового, грудо-поперекового і комбінованих сколіозів.

Background: Constipation is one of the most common non-motor features of Parkinson's affecting up to 90% of patients. In severe cases, it can lead to hospitalisation and is usually managed with laxatives which in themselves can lead to side effects. Abdominal massage has been used as adjunct in the management of constipation in various populations, but not in those with Parkinson's. Objective: The primary objective was to test the recruitment, retention and the appropriateness of the intervention methods and outcome measures. Methods: Thirty-two patients with Parkinson's were recruited from three movement disorder clinics and were randomised to receive either 6 weeks of daily abdominal massage plus lifestyle advice on managing constipation (Intervention Group,n= 16) or lifestyle advice (Control Group,n= 16). Data were collected prior to group allocation (Baseline), at Week 6 (following intervention) and 4 weeks later (Week 10). Outcome tools included the Gastrointestinal Rating Scale and a bowel diary. Results: Constipation has a negative impact on quality of life. The study recruited to target, retention was high and adherence to the study processes was good. The massage was undertaken as recommended during the 6 weeks of intervention with 50% continuing with the massage at 10 weeks. Participants in both groups demonstrated an improvement in symptoms, although this was not significantly different between the groups. Conclusion: Abdominal massage, as an adjunct to management of constipation, offers an acceptable and potentially beneficial intervention to patients with Parkinson's.

Sperm and eggs were collected without anesthesia by abdominal massage from Salmo trutta abanticus. The relationship between spermatozoa motility, egg size, fecundity and fertilization rates were investigated. Fertilization rates ranged from 72% to 80% and correlated positively with spermatozoa motility (r= 0.111, p>0.01) and egg size (r=0.459, p>0.01). On the other hand, negative correlation (r=-0.535, p>0.01) was evaluated between fertiliation rates and fecundity. Consequently it was determined that increase in spermatozoa motility and egg sizes effect the fertilization success positively in Salmo trutta abanticus.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of different doses of taurine added to glucose extender. Semen was collected from rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by abdominal massage and diluted (1:2) with 300 mM glucose (G) extender containing different taurine doses (50, 75 and 100 mM). The control group extender did not contain taurine. After dilution and dosing, samples were filled to 0.5 ml straws, frozen in nitrogen vapour and stored in liquid nitrogen. The comparison of the results obtained for the 50 mM taurine group and the control group showed no significant difference between the post-thawing motility percentages and motility duration of sperm, and only a very low statistically difference for eyed-embryo percentages (P < 0.05).

This thesis deals with problems of constipation for long-term bedridden seniors. The aim of this study was to explore the possibilities of influencing constipation by abdominal massage with long-term bedridden and determine if it will have effect on the amount used laxatives for these seniors. In theoretical part of the thesis is briefly described the anatomy and physiology of the colon and small intestine, anatomy of abdominal press, disciplines related to the seniors, constipation and tests to check HSSP according to Kolář, tests shortened muscles on DKK according to Janda, tests on the weakened abdominal muscles and on DKK according to Janda, breathing stereotype according to Kolář and test position on four according to Kolář. The last chapter is about the massage. To realize the objectives was used qualitative research, which was prepared in the form of case reports. Were studied 4 long-term bedridden seniors - men who suffer constipation. Patients were taken a medical history, was carried out input and output kinesiology analysis. The effect of treatment was evaluated using the so called defecation calendars, in which patients recorded use of laxatives and stool on the relevant date of the month. This calendar respondents received a month before starting therapy, in order to compare stool frequency and amount of laxatives. Therapy was carried out 3 times a week for about 20 minutes for 10 weeks, each proband completed 30 therapies. Therapy was performed at home of probands where they felt comfortable and safe. During the research I tried to find out if abdominal massage will affect constipation at long-term bedridden seniors and that is thanks to it can be used to reduce the amount of laxatives. From the research can be observed positive effects of therapy for all respondents. Probands did not feel only physical relief but also psychological. Use of abdominal massage has managed to reduce the amount of laxatives in all probands. This thesis can be used by physiotherapists or nursing staff, especially in retirement home, departments of aftercare or as autotherapy, not only for long-term bedridden seniors.

The Importance of Abdominal Massage in Management of Constipation Abdominal massage which is placed in management of constipation and is applied from nurses is safe, noninvasive and non-pharmacological method without any side effects. Abdominal massage, the area of the intestine through the abdominal wall clockwise strokes, kneading and vibration of implementation results are stimulated bowel movements. In this compilation, abdominal massage which is an effective method in management of constipation is the most important independent nursing intervention to aimed and is intended to highlight the importance, Abdominal masaj, konstipasyon yönetiminde yer alan, hemşireler tarafından uygulanan, güvenli, invaziv olmayan ve yan etkisi olmayan nonfarmakolojik bir yöntemdir. Abdominal masaj, karın duvarı üzerinden bağırsakların bulunduğu bölgeye saat yönünde eflöraj (sıvazlama), petrisaj (yoğurma) ve vibrasyon (titreşim) manevralarının uygulanması sonucu bağırsak hareketlerini uyarmaktadır. Bu derlemede, özellikle son yıllarda konstipasyon yönetiminde etkin bir yöntem olan abdominal masajın, en önemli bağımsız bir hemşirelik girişimi olduğunu vurgulamak ve önemini ortaya çıkarmak amaçlanmıştır.

Experiments were undertaken to investigate the apparent digestibility coefficient (ADC) of a range of macro- and micronutrients in rainbow trout using three external digestibility markers (chromic oxide, acid insoluble ash and titanium dioxide, alone or in combination), and three methods of faeces collection (modified Guelph system, St-Pee system and abdominal massage; hereafter referred to as ‘column’, ’collect’ and ‘strip’, respectively). For each method of faeces collection, three replicate tanks of fish were acclimated for 5 days to a practical diet containing the external marker followed by 5 days of faeces collection. Both marker type and collection method significantly influenced ADC estimate in a similar manner for dry matter, protein, nitrogen-free extract, ash and energy. The ADC was consistently highest for the column and lowest for the strip methods of collection, and titanium dioxide gave higher ADCs vs. the other markers. Lipid ADC did not differ between the column and collect methods, but collection of faeces by the strip method gave lower ADCs, irrespective of marker type. In general, nutrient ADC was higher with the combined markers than when single markers were employed. The influence of marker type and collection method was less clear for the individual minerals studied.

The purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of massage based on the tensegrity principle and classical abdominal massage performed on patients with constipation.The study group consisted of 29 subjects with a pre-existing diagnosis of constipation based on the Rome III criteria. The patients were divided into two groups: the first group was made up of 15 patients who underwent tensegrity massage (average age: 59.8 years), and the second was made up of 14 patients who were given classical abdominal massage (average age: 55.7 years). The study consisted of six massage sessions in both groups, with two sessions per week performed over 21 days. The assessment was based on a patient questionnaire, the Rome III questionnaire and a diary of bowel movements. The results were analyzed before therapy, after one week of therapy and after the third (final) week of therapy.Changes in the number of defecations were compared between the two groups; the biggest changes occurred in the first and third week of therapy (P0.01, calculated by the Mann-Whitey test). As a result of the therapy, tension during defecation dropped from 60% to 20% in Group I, and from 42.8% to 35.7% in Group II. The influence of the applied therapy was evaluated positively by 80% of the tensegrity massage group and 29% of the classical abdominal massage group.Massage based on the tensegrity principle may have a greater positive influence on the quality and quantity of bowel movements than classical abdominal massage.

Bu araştırma, yoğun bakım ünitelerinde sürekli enteral beslenen, entübe hastalara uygulanan abdominal masajın ventilatör ilişkili pnömoni gelişimine etkisini belirlemek amacıyla bir müdahale çalışması olarak yapılmıştır. Araştırma, Şubat 2013–Şubat 2014 tarihleri arasında Gazi Üniversitesi Sağlık Araştırma ve Uygulama Hastanesi İç Hastalıkları Yoğun Bakım Ünitesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın örneklemini müdahale grubunda 16 hasta, kontrol grubunda 16 hasta olmak üzere toplam 32 hasta oluşturmuştur. Müdahale grubunda yer alan entübe hastalara enteral beslenme başladıktan sonra sabah ve akşam olmak üzere 15 dakika abdominal masaj uygulanmıştır. Kontrol grubundaki hastalara ise abdominal masaj uygulanmamıştır. Her iki grubun da gastrik rezidüel volüm miktarları, karın çevresi ölçümleri, ağız bakımı, aspirasyon sayıları ve ventilatör ilişkili pnömoni gelişme durumları sabah ve akşam kayıt edilmiştir. Veriler ki-kare, Fisher kesin ki-kare, Mann-Whitney U testleri, sayı, ortalama ve yüzde ile değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre, müdahale grubunda yer alan hastaların izlem günleri sonunda gastrik rezidüel volüm miktarlarında ve karın çevresi ölçümlerinde, kontrol grubunda yer alan hastalara göre azalma olduğu saptanmıştır. Yapılan istatistiksel analizde bu azalmanın anlamlı olduğu belirlenmiştir (p

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Carasobarbus luteus (Heckel, 1843) ve Carassius carassius (L., 1758) balıklarının başlıca spermatolojik özelliklerinin belirlenmesidir. Spermalar üreme sezonunda, 30 adet C. luteus ve 20 adet C. carassius’tan abdominal masaj yöntemi ile alındı. Alınan spermalarda, miktar, motilite, motilite süresi, yoğunluk ve pH belirlendi. Çalışmadaki C. luteus ve C. carassius balığından alınan sperma miktarı, spermatozoa motilite oranı, spermatozoa motilite süresi, spermatozoa yoğunluğu ve sperma pH’ı sırasıyla ortalama 0,72±0,08 ml ve 1,03±0,20 ml; %57,67±3,67 ve %81,00±1,43; 190,30±11,25 sn ve 107,30±12,03 sn; 13,15±1,33 x109 /ml ve 10,53±1,28x109 /ml; 8,13±0,11 ve 7,60±0,04 olarak belirlendi. Söz konusu iki türün spermatozoa motilite oranı, motilite süresi, spermatozoa yoğunluğu ve sperma pH’ı arasında önemli farklılıklar gözlemlendi., The aim of this study was to determine the main spermatological properties in Carasobarbus luteus (H., 1843) and Carassius carassius (L., 1758) in Atatürk Dam Lake. Sperm was collected by abdominal massage from thirty C. luteus and twenty C. carassius. Milt volume (ml), spermatozoa motility (%), motility duration (s), spermatozoa concentration (x109 /ml) and pH in C. luteus and C. carassius were 0.72±0.08 ml and 1.03±0.20 ml, %57.67±3.67 and % 81.00±1.43, 190.30±11.25 s and 107.30±12.03 s, 13.15±1.33 and 10.53±1.28x109 /ml, 8.13±0.11 and 7.60±0.04, respectively. The spermatozoa motility, motility duration, spermatozoa concentration and pH was found significant compared with fish species group.

A total of twelve male guinea fowls, from each of pearl, white, white breasted and lavender varieties aged eight months were selected based on their phenotypic characters, and trained for semen collection by abdominal massage technique. The semen was analyzed for colour, volume, spermatozoa motility (%), spermatozoa concentration, live and abnormal spermatozoa(%).

Poor bowel function is a problem which affects a large proportion of the population. This article investigates the effects of classical (Swedish) abdominal massage and connective tissue manipulation (CTM) on the bowel function of a subject with reported constipation. Both treatment interventions improved bowel function over baseline measures, but CTM appeared to have a greater clinical effect in terms of the frequency and consistency of the stool.

Commentary on : Kahraman BB, Ozdemir L. The impact of abdominal massage administered to intubated and enterally fed patients on the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a randomized controlled study. Int J Nurs Stud 2015;52:519–24.[OpenUrl][1][CrossRef][2][PubMed][3] Bowel dysfunction is common in the critically ill, affecting up to 50% of patients.1 Although early enteral feeding is a primary recommendation for mechanically ventilated critically ill patients it may also be considered a risk factor for aspiration … [1]: {openurl}?query=rft.jtitle%253DInt%2BJ%2BNurs%2BStud%26rft.volume%253D52%26rft.spage%253D519%26rft_id%253Dinfo%253Adoi%252F10.1016%252Fj.ijnurstu.2014.11.001%26rft_id%253Dinfo%253Apmid%252F25498742%26rft.genre%253Darticle%26rft_val_fmt%253Dinfo%253Aofi%252Ffmt%253Akev%253Amtx%253Ajournal%26ctx_ver%253DZ39.88-2004%26url_ver%253DZ39.88-2004%26url_ctx_fmt%253Dinfo%253Aofi%252Ffmt%253Akev%253Amtx%253Actx [2]: /lookup/external-ref?access_num=10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.11.001&link_type=DOI [3]: /lookup/external-ref?access_num=25498742&link_type=MED&atom=%2Febnurs%2F19%2F3%2F76.atom

Because of a paucity of information on the effect of tomato pomace in male chickens, a study was undertaken to determine the influence of dietary inclusion of dried tomato pomace (DTP) on seminal characteristics in Iranian native breeder roosters. Fifty-four roosters (24 wk old) were randomly allotted to 3 treatment groups and received either a basal diet without DTP (T(0)), or a diet containing 15% (T(15)) or 30% (T(30)) DTP for an 8-wk-long experimental period. Semen samples were obtained weekly by abdominal massage to evaluate the seminal characteristics. Dietary inclusion of DTP increased sperm concentration, accompanied by a decreased seminal volume (P ≤ 0.05). The percentage of live sperm in ejaculate was increased in T(15) and T(30) groups, but sperm forward motility was not affected by DTP inclusion. A decreased percentage of abnormal sperm and improved membrane integrity (as determined by the hypoosmotic swelling test) were observed in T(15) and T(30) groups. Lower concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (as an index of sperm membrane lipid peroxidation) was recorded in roosters fed DTP. A diet × time (wk) interaction was also found for most of seminal characteristics, except for the sperm forward motility (P ≤ 0.05). The results indicated that dietary inclusion of DTP up to 30% improved seminal quality attributes within 4 to 5 wk in roosters; however, the underlying mechanism(s) warrants further study.