Prevention of Constipation in Cancer Patients

Abdominal massage is a massage technique performed with soft and rhythmic movements applied to the abdomen. Abdominal massage is an inexpensive, non-invasive, non-harmful, non-invasive method that can be applied by nurses for the treatment of constipation or by teaching the patient and his/her family. During the application of abdominal massage, effleurage (patting), abdominal effleurage , petrissage (kneading), abdominal petrissage maneuvers are applied.