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