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Effect of Mechanical Massage Cushion on Labor Pain and Comfort
Sponsor: Tarsus University
Summary
This study was conducted to examine the effect of mechanical massage applied with a mechanical massage cushion during labor on labor pain and comfort. This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The universe of the study consisted of primiparous women who gave birth normally in a state hospital between November 2021 and February 2022, and the sample consisted of 70 pregnant women (35 pregnant women in the experimental group and 35 pregnant women in the control group) who met the selection criteria. Data were collected face-to-face with the Personal Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Verbal Category Scale (VCS), and Childbirth Comfort Questionnaire (CCQ). Data were analyzed using the SPSS 22.0 package program.
Official title: Effect of Mechanical Massage Cushion on Labor Pain and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 49 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2021-11-01
Completion Date
2022-02-28
Last Updated
2026-05-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
massage
The mechanical massage cushion was introduced to the pregnant woman and its use was explained. In addition to routine hospital procedures, during the latent phase, a custom-made bed protector and towel were placed on the mechanical massage cushion, and the researcher accompanied the pregnant woman during the first massage application. The bed protector and towel were changed as needed when soiled. During the active phase, the pregnant woman was asked to manage the mechanical massage cushion and massage the desired areas at the desired intensity until the end of the phase. Pain scales (VAS, VCS) were administered to the pregnant women at the end of the latent (when cervical dilation is 3 cm) and active phases (when cervical dilation is 8 cm). The Childbirth Comfort Questionnaire was administered at the end of the first hour after birth.
Locations (1)
Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)