ISSN

2277 - 3282

e ISSN

2277 - 3290

Publisher

Journal of Science

EFFECTIVENESS OF LUMBAR SUPPORT ON BACKACHE AMONG POSTOPERATIVE PATIENTS SUBJECTED TO ABDOMINAL SURGERY
Author / Afflication
Jasila Abraham

Student, M Sc(N), College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
A.Seethalaksmi

Reader, M Sc(N), Ph.D,College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
J.M Jency

Lecturer, M Sc(N), College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Keywords
Lumbar support ,Backache ,Postoperative patients , Abdominal surgery ,
Abstract

Backache is considered to be one of the most common postoperative complaints. It has a direct and immediate effect on the physical functioning. It usually results in restriction of movement, specifically on movement of the affected area of the back. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of lumbar support on postoperative backache among patients subjected to abdominal surgery. Samples of 30 patients were randomly assigned to study and control group. Lumbar support was significantly effective in reducing backache.

Volume / Issue / Year

4 , 7 , 2014

Starting Page No / Endling Page No

421 - 424