Laser Acupuncture Improves Constipation in Patients Hospitalized for Stroke During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ischemic Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Ischemic Stroke focused on measuring Laser pointer, constipation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are twenty years old and above, diagnosed with ischemic stroke combined with constipation.
- A clear awareness and can communicate in national, Taiwanese, and Hakka languages.
- The score on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) developed by the National Institutes of Health is ≦15.
- Patients who are willing to participate in this study and sign a consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing intravenous injection of thrombolytic agent combined tissue plasminogen activator (r-TPA), arterial thrombectomy (IA thrombectomy).
- Imaging shows patients with brainstem stroke.
- Patients who have installed cardiac rhythm devices or ventricular-abdominal shunt surgery.
- Patients with abnormal coagulation function (with obvious spontaneous bleeding).
- Patients with malignant tumors.
- Patients with abnormal skin or obvious trauma at the location of acupuncture points.
- There are patients who have undergone surgery on their abdomen.
Sites / Locations
- Far Eastern Memorial HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Acupoint Laser Group
control group
In the experimental group, the laser pen was turned on, and the acupoint stimulation was performed for about 3-5 minutes. Each acupoint was performed once a day. The patient wore goggles and observed the patient's vital signs (blood pressure, heartbeat, and blood pressure) with a physiological monitor. Oxygen), if the patient has any discomfort, the procedure will be stopped, and the patient's defecation status will be recorded/evaluated every day for up to 10 days (including Saturdays and Sundays). The post-test questionnaire will be conducted on the day of discharge, and the phone will be followed within one month after discharge. Inquire about the follow-up situation.
In the control group, the laser pen does not turn on the energy. The acupoint stimulation is performed for about 3-5 minutes, and each acupoint is performed once a day. The patient wears goggles and observes the patient's vital signs (blood pressure, heartbeat, and blood pressure) with a physiological monitor. Oxygen), if the patient has any discomfort, the procedure will be stopped, and the patient's defecation status will be recorded/evaluated every day for up to 10 days (including Saturdays and Sundays). The post-test questionnaire will be conducted on the day of discharge, and the phone will be followed within one month after discharge. Inquire about the follow-up situation.