Care Package for Postoperative Constipation

Nurses assessed the patients' gag and swallow reflexes in the SG. Patients who experienced nausea after reflex assessment were considered to have positive reflexes and were administered warm water. Packaged water was boiled in a kettle and poured into 200 mL disposable cups. After cooling the water to 38-40°C using a thermometer, patients were instructed to drink it within 3 min.

After initiating oral intake, the patients collaborated with a dietitian to incorporate high-fiber foods containing 30 g of fiber daily into their meal menus.

Patients in the SG received abdominal massages twice a day, in the morning from 08:00 to 09:00 and in the evening from 19:00 to 20:00, for 15 min per session, starting one day postoperatively.