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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2023; 11(21): 5056-5062
Published online Jul 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i21.5056
Clinical effects of a traditional Chinese medicine nursing programme to intervene in gastric pain of the spleen and stomach with Qi deficiency
Yin-Hong Yu, Yu-Shuang Yu, Xiao-He Cheng
Yin-Hong Yu, Yu-Shuang Yu, Xiao-He Cheng, Spleen and Stomach Diseases Department, Zhejiang Province Chun’an County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chun’an County 311700, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Yu YH and Yu SY contributed equally to this work; Cheng XH designed the study; Yu YH contributed to the analysis of the manuscript; Yu YH and Cheng XH involved in the data and writing of this article; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Zhejiang Province Chun’an County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
Informed consent statement: All study participants and legal guardians provided informed written consent prior to study registration.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-He Cheng, Doctor, Attending Doctor, Spleen and Stomach Diseases Department, Zhejiang Province Chun’an County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, No. 1 Xin’an West Road, Qiandaohu Town, Chun’an County 311700, Zhejiang Province, China. 1445803961@qq.com
Received: May 9, 2023
Peer-review started: May 9, 2023
First decision: May 25, 2023
Revised: June 5, 2023
Accepted: July 3, 2023
Article in press: July 3, 2023
Published online: July 26, 2023
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Gastroparesis is a common condition in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and deficiency of spleen and stomach qi is a frequent symptom. While TCM treatment can improve symptoms, studies suggest that TCM nursing intervention can further enhance efficacy and promote recovery.

Research motivation

To explore the potential benefits of TCM nursing intervention in improving the clinical symptoms of gastroparesis and enhancing patients’ quality of life.

Research objectives

To compare the nursing effects of routine interventions vs TCM procedures on patients with gastroparesis of spleen stomach qi deficiency type, and evaluate the clinical value of TCM nursing intervention in improving pain and sleep quality.

Research methods

This study selected 80 patients with gastroparesis of spleen stomach qi deficiency type and conducted a randomized controlled trial. The experimental group received TCM nursing procedures, while the control group received routine nursing interventions. The nursing effects of both groups were compared, and changes in symptom scores, pain levels, and sleep quality were observed before and after treatment.

Research results

After treatment, the experimental group receiving TCM nursing procedures showed a significantly higher total effective rate compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Additionally, the TCM syndrome scores, visual analogue scale scores, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index scores of the experimental group were significantly lower compared to the control group, with statistical significance (P < 0.05). These findings suggest that TCM nursing has good clinical application value in improving pain and sleep quality in patients with gastroparesis of spleen stomach qi deficiency type.

Research conclusions

TCM nursing intervention is an effective clinical nursing option for patients with mild gastroparesis due to spleen and stomach qi deficiency. It has a positive effect on improving pain and sleep quality, and its clinical application value is worth promoting.

Research perspectives

Possible future research directions include investigating the long-term effects and mechanisms of TCM nursing intervention for gastroparesis, as well as incorporating objective measures.