Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 14 Issue 2
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- Pages.222-232
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- 2002
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
The Effects of Exercise Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for the Alleviation of Low Back Pain After Coronary Angiography
관동맥 조영술 후 요통완화를 위한 운동요법과 경피적 전기 신경자극의 효과
Abstract
Background and Purpose: After the coronary angiography procedure, patients are required to remain on bed rest to reduce the risk of bleeding and hematoma formation at the puncture site. This prolonged bed rest in the supine position is difficult for many patients, who frequently complain of low back pain. The purpose of the study was to determine whether a specially designed exercise therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) had an effect on the alleviation of low back pain. Method: Sixty-two patients were assigned to one of three groups : specially designed exercise therapy plus TENS plus general nursing care (exercise group N=21), general nursing care plus TENS (TENS group, N=23) or general nursing care (control group, N=18). The exercise therapy consisted of five movements including stretching, pelvic tilting, knee to chest, modified situps and trunk rotation with minimizing the motion of the puncture site. The severity of low back pain was assessed by a visual analogue scale(VAS) every two hours. The use of analgesic and any development of bleeding or other complications were monitored as well. The level of serum
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