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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. |