Objective To investigate the effects of acupoint application combined with Hegan Quzhuo (Coordinating liver and spleen) decoction on intestinal function recovery and recurrence rate in patients after colorectal polypectomy, and to promote postoperative recovery.
Methods A total of 80 patients who underwent colorectal polypectomy via electronic colonoscopy were chronologically divided into a control group and an observation group, with 40 in each group.The control group received standard nursing care, while the observation group additionally received acupoint application and Hegan Quzhuo decoction.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome scores, time to return of bowel sounds, time to first flatus, length of hospital stay, incidence of postoperative complications, 6-month recurrence rate, and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups.
Results After the intervention, the TCM syndrome scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P＜0.05).The time to return of bowel sounds, time to first flatus, and length of hospital stay were significantly shorter, whereas nursing satisfaction was significantly higher in the observation group than those in the control group (all P＜0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in the incidence of complications and recurrence rate between the two groups (both P＞0.05).
Conclusion Acupoint application combined with Hegan Quzhuo decoction can promote intestinal function recovery, ameliorate symptoms, and enhance nursing satisfaction in patients after colorectal polypectomy.
