Fathy Elbeltagy, E., Abdelglil, A., ElShora, S. (2024). Effect of Massage on Shoulder Pain Intensity and Quality of Recovery Post-Gynecological Laparoscopy. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(43), 108-117. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.274852.1800
Enas Sabry Fathy Elbeltagy; Asmaa Anwar Abdelglil; Samah Nasser Abd ElAziz ElShora. "Effect of Massage on Shoulder Pain Intensity and Quality of Recovery Post-Gynecological Laparoscopy". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 43, 2024, 108-117. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.274852.1800
Fathy Elbeltagy, E., Abdelglil, A., ElShora, S. (2024). 'Effect of Massage on Shoulder Pain Intensity and Quality of Recovery Post-Gynecological Laparoscopy', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(43), pp. 108-117. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.274852.1800
Fathy Elbeltagy, E., Abdelglil, A., ElShora, S. Effect of Massage on Shoulder Pain Intensity and Quality of Recovery Post-Gynecological Laparoscopy. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(43): 108-117. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.274852.1800
Effect of Massage on Shoulder Pain Intensity and Quality of Recovery Post-Gynecological Laparoscopy
1Lecturer of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.
2Lecturer at Woman’s Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelshiekh University, Egypt.
Abstract
Abstract Background: Shoulder pain is a common complaint after a gynecological laparoscopy. Pharmacological or non pharmacological techniques may be used to manage it. Using massage is one of the non-pharmacological strategies. Aim: Evaluate the effect of massage on shoulder pain intensity and the quality of recovery post-gynecological laparoscopy. Method: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used. The present study included a simple random sample of 150 women who performed gynecological laparoscopy at the Fertility Care Center (FCC) at Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura City, Egypt. Three tools were utilized to gather data: a structured interviewing questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)/Pain, and the Postoperative Quality of Recovery Questionnaire. Results: Post-intervention, shoulder pain among the massage group was significantly less than that of the control group at different times of assessment at 6, 12, and 24 hours (p < 0.001). Additionally, the postoperative quality of recovery score was significantly higher among the massage group, with a highly statistically significant difference. Conclusion: Shoulder massage is highly effective in decreasing shoulder pain and enhancing the quality of recovery post-gynecological laparoscopy. Recommendation: Massage should be integrated into the hospital routine as a non pharmacological modality for improving shoulder pain and the quality of recovery post-gynecological laparoscopy.