Sudha, P (2014) A study to assess the effectiveness of aloe vera syrup on constipation among cancer patients receiving morphine drug in selected palliative care centres at Chennai. Masters thesis, Venkateswara Nursing College, Chennai.
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Abstract
“A study to assess the effectiveness of Aloe vera syrup on constipation among Cancer patients receiving Morphine drug in selected palliative care centres, at Chennai.” OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the pre test level of constipation among cancer patients receiving morphine drug in experimental and control group. 2. To assess the post test level of constipation among cancer patients receiving morphine drug in experimental and control group. 3. To compare the pre and post test level of constipation among cancer patients receiving morphine drug in experimental and control group. 4. To associate the post test level of constipation among cancer patients receiving morphine drug in experimental with the selected demographic variables. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The quantitative evaluative approach and quasi-experimental, non randomized control group design was selected to study the effectiveness of aloe vera syrup on cancer patients receiving morphine drug. The researcher adopted non probability convenient sampling technique and 60 cancer patients receiving morphine drug were selected for the study from RMD pain and palliative care centres at T.Nagar and Maduravayul. They are divided into two groups, 30 in experimental group, 30 in control group. The investigator used Victoria bowel performance scale which is standardized tool for data collection. Validity of tool was established by three experts. The reliability of tool was assessed by using split half method and the tool is considered to be reliable to proceed with main study. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: The findings showed that the pre test level of constipation mean value in experimental group 9.06 with SD 1.60 whereas in control group mean value 9.59 with SD 0.94 project “t” value as 2.58 is statistically not significant at P=0.68 level. The findings showed that the post level of constipation in experimental group was reduced to normal 20 (63%). The analysis revealed that post test mean value in experimental group 2.1with SD 0.4 whereas in control group mean value 8.24 with SD 1.52 project“ t”value as 7.3 which is statistically significant at P =0.001. The study result revealed that aloe vera is effective in reducing constipation among cancer patients receiving morphine drug in experimental group. The study revealed that there is a significant association of post test level of constipation and demographic variables like habits, dietary pattern, and duration of consumption of morphine in experimental group. CONCLUSION: Constipation is more prevalent among cancer patients receiving morphine drug and will decrease the quality of life. Reducing constipation and improving bowel movement is very important role of a Nurse in palliative care unit to enhance the quality of life of patient at the end stage of life. The study result revealed that there was significant reduction in level of constipation among patient who had received Aloe Vera syrup than those who had not received Aloe Vera syrup. This information shows that aloe vera syrup is effective laxative in reducing constipation among cancer patients receiving morphine drug. It is cost effective and more convenient to use.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Aloe Vera Syrup, Constipation, Cancer Patients, Morphine Drug, Selected Palliative Care Centres, Chennai. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Medical Surgical Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jul 2017 09:36 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Aug 2020 12:00 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/1310 |
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