Effect of perineal self-acupressure on constipation: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy of perineal self-acupressure in treating constipation is uncertain.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate whether perineal self-acupressure would improve patient reports of quality of life and bowel function at 4 weeks after training.

Design

A randomized, parallel group trial was conducted.

Setting

The study took place at the UCLA Department of Medicine.

Patients

One hundred adult patients who met Rome III criteria for functional constipation participated.

Intervention

The control group received information about standard constipation treatment options, while the treatment group received training in perineal self-acupressure plus standard treatment options.

Measurements

Primary outcome was the Patient Assessment of Constipa

SUBMITTER: Abbott R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4371012 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature