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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2024; 14(S 01): S18-S20
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1782637
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Postoperative Pain Reduction in “Cesarean Mothers” with Hand and Foot Massage

Anitha Joseph
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Santa Matha College of Nursing, Virajpert, Karnataka, India
,
Reena Wilma Frank 
2   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
,
Ramyashree S.
2   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Objective Experiencing the miracle of childbirth is a profound and joyous moment for every woman. However, amidst this happiness, it is important to acknowledge the physical pain associated with childbirth. As a result, there is a pressing need to address the imperative of alleviating pain in women undergoing cesarean sections. A significant number of women choose cesarean section as a means to circumvent the challenges associated with the labor process.

Method A quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group pretest and posttest design was adopted in this study. Using the purposive sampling method, 60 mothers who underwent cesarean-section were selected and randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. Data were collected using the baseline proforma and Numerical Pain Rating Scale. A pretest was carried out for both groups using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale. The intervention group received hand and foot massages for 20 minutes twice daily (morning and evening) for 3 days. After 5 minutes of intervention, both groups underwent a posttest.

Results The mean preintervention pain score on day 1 was 8.10 ± 0.61, and the mean percentage was 81, whereas the posttest mean score was 7.00 ± 0.64 and the mean percentage was 70. There was a decline in the pretest and posttest from day 2 onward. Between the pretest and posttest, pain scores showed a significant difference in the intervention group (F-value (11&319) = 498.32, p = 0.001).

Conclusion Mothers who underwent cesarean section benefited from hand and foot massage.

Clinical Significance This article holds significance in the contemporary landscape, wherein a substantial number of women opt for cesarean sections due to either pregnancy complications or personal choice. The latest research outcomes contribute to mitigating pain through the implementation of nonpharmacological approaches.

Keywords

hand and foot massage - cesarean section - nonpharmacological methods - cesarean pain

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23. Mai 2024

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