The Effect of Coffee and Hot Water on Gastroıntestınal Functıons

The Effect of Coffee and Hot Water Consumptıon on Gastroıntestınal System Functıons After Cesarrean Sectıon

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of coffee and hot water consumption on gastrointestinal system functions after cesarean section performed under general anesthesia. The study is in a randomized controlled experimental design.

The sample of the study consisted of 25 participants in the coffee group (Group 1), 26 participants in the hot water group (Group 2) and 27 participants in the control group (Group 3). After cesarean section, at the 4th, 8th and 12th hours of the operation, the first intervention group (coffee group) received 2 gr. granulated coffee, the second intervention group (hot water group) was given 100 ml of 50-60 C0 sugar-free hot water, the third group (control group) was given no intervention other than routine applications.

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of coffee and hot water consumption on gastrointestinal system functions after cesarean section performed under general anesthesia.

Materials and Methods: The study is in a randomized controlled experimental design. Patients who had an uncomplicated cesarean section under general anesthesia, were older than 18 years of age, completed the 37th week of pregnancy, did not have any gastrointestinal system disease that could affect the results of the study, and did not use drugs, and who could understand and speak Turkish were included in the study. The sample of the study consisted of 25 participants in the coffee group (Group 1), 26 participants in the hot water group (Group 2) and 27 participants in the control group (Group 3). After cesarean section, at the 4th, 8th and 12th hours of the operation, the first intervention group (coffee group) received 2 gr. granulated coffee, the second intervention group (hot water group) was given 100 ml of 50-60 C0 sugar-free hot water, the third group (control group) was given no intervention other than routine applications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cesarean section performed by the physician determined in the research
• Over 18 years old,
• Completing the 37. gestational week,
• Do not have any gastrointestinal system disease that may affect the results of the research and do not use drugs,
• Able to understand and speak Turkish,
• Women who voluntarily participated in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cesarean section performed by a different physician than the physician determined in the study.
• Younger than 18,
• Not completing the 37.gestational week
• Having any gastrointestinal system disease that may affect the research results and using medication
• Can't understand or speak Turkish.