Objective To investigate the effect of self-designed multifunctional moxibustion-scraping-massage device applied to elderly hip fracture patients with Qi-deficiency type constipation. Methods Eighty participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups.The control group (n=40） was given meridian massage(Tui Na) at nine regions of the abdomen, while the intervention group (n=40) received abdominal massage using home-made multifunctional moxa-moxibustion, scraping and massage device. The therapeutic effect, first defecation time, defecation interval, defecations within 72 h and average massage time of the two groups were compared. Results The intervention group had higher therapeutic effect, earlier first defecation, shorter defecation interval, more defecations within 72 h compared with the control group, but showing no significant differences （P＞0.05 for all）.The massage time in the intervention group was significantly shorter than the control group （P＜0.01）. Conclusion Massage on the abdomen with a self-designed multifunctional moxibustion, scraping and massage device is as effective as manual massage for el-derly hip fracture patients with Qi-deficiency type constipation, but it can shorten massage time and reduce nurse′s workload, thus to enhance nursing efficiency.