Non-pharmacological intervention to reduce pain post-appendectomy: A rapid review of randomized controlled trial studies

Background: Appendicitis leads to post-appendectomy pain with significant physical and mental implications, necessitating non-pharmacological management approaches. Objective: This study aimed determine which interventions can effectively reduce postoperative following an appendectomy. Design: A rapid review design was employed. Data Sources: The databases used were EBSCOhost-CINAHL PubMed. article search conducted on March 14, 2022. Review Methods: identified articles described using PRISMA guidelines sorted based inclusion criteria. These criteria included patients appendicitis aged 18-59 years who underwent appendectomy, interventions, studies utilizing the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) method, full-text available, English language, published between 2012-2022. Studies involving pediatric elderly appendectomy patients, as well insignificant results, excluded. Results: Four analyzed, revealing four types of interventions: Foot Hand Reflexology (Massage), Lavender Aromatherapy Almond oil (Aromatherapy), Inhalation aromatherapy sweet-scented geranium essential oil, Acupressure Le7. then classified into two categories: aromatherapy-based neurostimulation-based interventions. All found significantly in patients. Conclusions: Non-pharmacological therapies, such lavender almond aromatherapy, foot hand reflexology, Le7 acupressure, have demonstrated positive effects reducing long-term after