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Abstract
Caesarean operation is the most significant surgical intervention that affects
central nervous system and decelerates bowel movements in postoperative period.
Paralytic ileus is the most significant post-abdominal surgery problem that prolongs
the duration of hospital stay, causes pain, distension, delays oral feeding, causes
respiration difficulty and increases hospital costs.The aim of the study:was
toinvestigate the effect of gum chewing on intestinal movement postcesarean section
and to assess satisfaction of women with gum chewing.Design: Blinded controlled
randomized clinical trial was adopted. Setting: The study was conducted at the
obstetric and gynecologic department, Zagazig University Hospital.
Sample:240women undergoing caesarean section, attended the study setting. They
weredivided into 2 groups:chewing gum group (intervention)and controlgroup will
have only the routine care. Tools:two tools (1)A structured interviewing
questionnaire, and(2) Postoperative Assessment record were used in the current study.
Results:It revealed that the time interval from end of cesarean section to first hearing
of satisfactory intestinal sounds, first passage of flatus and first passage of bowel
motion were significantly shorter in gum chewing group, also postoperative hospital
stay was shorter in gum chewing group, and gum chewing group were satisfacted
about chewing gum. Conclusion:Gum chewing after CS enhances early recovery
from postoperative ileus,safe, well tolerated by patient, and associated with strongly
satisfaction and agree about chewing gum.