Abstract

The preliminary results of this study revealed that using wedge form pillow may improve the symptoms of gastro-esophagus reflux.If this management can decrease the time of reconstructed esophagus exposing in acid environment nocturnally, it can improve the patients" reflux syndrome and then improved their quality of life.

Author Details

Hui-Chen Huang, BSN, BSN, RN, NP, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, and Graduate Student, Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Su-Ying Fang, PhD, Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Esophagectomy and Reconstruction, Gastro-Esophagus Reflux, Wedge Form Pillow

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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The preliminary results of this study revealed that using wedge form pillow may improve the symptoms of gastro-esophagus reflux.If this management can decrease the time of reconstructed esophagus exposing in acid environment nocturnally, it can improve the patients" reflux syndrome and then improved their quality of life.