Korean J Adult Nurs.  2014 Aug;26(4):424-433. 10.7475/kjan.2014.26.4.424.

The Effects of Position Change on Low Back Pain, Discomfort, and Bleeding after Transarterial Chemoembolization

• Yun MJ
• Min HS

• KMID: 2298176
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.4.424

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was to test the effects of the positional change on low back pain, discomfort, and bleeding complications during the period of bed rest following transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).
METHODS
The research design for this study was a non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design. The participants were 23 patients for the experimental group, and 23 patients for the control group. The experimental group received positional change of taking the semi-Fowler's position and the 30-degree lateral position alternatively during the period of bed rest after TACE for 4 hours at one-hour intervals. The control group maintained the supine position continuously during the period of bed rest after TACE.
RESULTS
There were statistically significant differences in low back pain and discomfort between the experimental and the control group after intervention. And no significant difference was found in bleeding complication between two groups.
CONCLUSION
The results of the study suggest that the positional change is an effective nursing intervention to reduce low back pain and discomfort without increasing the risk of bleeding after TACE.

MeSH Terms

Bed Rest
Chemoembolization, Therapeutic
Hemorrhage*
Humans
Low Back Pain*
Nursing
Patient Positioning
Research Design
Supine Position

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