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Emotional Freedom Technique for Perceived Traumatic Childbirth
Sponsor: Ümmügülsüm Ulutaş
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on perceived traumatic childbirth, anxiety, and psychological well-being among women with perceived traumatic childbirth. Eligible women were randomly assigned to either the EFT group or the control group. The EFT group received two face-to-face sessions and 14 guided online sessions over one week, while the control group received no intervention during the study period. Perceived traumatic childbirth was the primary outcome; anxiety and psychological well-being were the secondary outcomes.
Official title: Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Perceived Traumatic Childbirth, Anxiety, and Psychological Well-Being: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
158
Start Date
2023-10-09
Completion Date
2024-06-18
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Emotional Freedom Technique
The Emotional Freedom Technique intervention was delivered by a researcher who had completed 40 hours of certified EFT training. Participants received an initial face-to-face session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes on Day 1. This was followed by 14 guided online sessions delivered via Zoom twice daily, in the morning and evening, over one week; each online session lasted approximately 15 minutes. A second face-to-face session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes was conducted on Day 7. The intervention included identification of distress related to the previous vaginal birth experience, assessment using the Subjective Units of Experience Scale, formulation and repetition of a reminder phrase, tapping on specified points, empowering affirmations, reassessment, and closure. Participants completed a total of 16 sessions.
Locations (1)
Yurtbasi Family Health Center
Elâzığ, Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)