Effect of Positioning on Back Pain and Comfort of Bed Rest Patients after Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization

摘要: Purpose: The study was done to investigate whether positioning relieves the back pain and enhances comfort during bed rest after transhepatic arterial chemoembolization(TACE). Methods: A quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent control group non-synchronized used. experimental placed semi Fowler's position for first 2 hours. following 4 hours rotated hourly between 30 degrees laterally inclined a position. maintained in supine 6 Data were analyzed using t-test, -test, Fisher's exact test repeated measures ANOVA. Results: 1) Back intensity significantly decreased compared group. 2) Comfort level both groups, but there no significant difference two groups. 3) There hematoma bleeding complication either In addition, urinary retention 4) Analgesics less frequently taken by Conclusion: These results suggest that without causing an increased incidence of formation TACE this nursing intervention might help patients be more comfortable treatment TACE.