Women who will undergo a cesarean section. Single delivery by caesarean section
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primiparous women with their first cesarean delivery by a designated gynecologist at Shahid Rahimi Hospital, Khorramabad Age between 18 and 45 years Singleton pregnancy Spinal anesthesia (not general anesthesia) to reduce the effects of side variables on pain intensity Including planned (elective) and emergency cesarean sections
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women who have experienced severe surgical complications during and after cesarean section (such as severe bleeding, hemorrhagic shock, damage to internal organs or severe reactions to anesthetic drugs, etc.). Mothers whose infants have been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Women who leave the hospital before completing the study period. Women with underlying diseases that affect pain such as fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy or chronic musculoskeletal problems. Use of patient-controlled anesthesia (PCA) after cesarean section. Presence of cognitive or communication disorders that prevent proper assessment of pain. Use of strong analgesics (morphine, ketamine, methicarbamol, tramadol, opioids) that can affect the effect of the intervention. History of using acupressure or acupuncture. The presence of any skin lesions, burns, superficial or deep wounds, irritation, skin diseases (such as eczema, psoriasis) or rheumatic diseases in the area of ??the intervention (points SP6 and PC6).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain after cesarean section. Timepoint: After entering the ward immediately after cesarean section, before and after intervention in the second hour after cesarean section, before and after intervention in the fourth hour after cesarean section. Method of measurement: With the VAS scale.;Amount of painkiller used. Timepoint: After entering the ward immediately after cesarean section, after intervention in the second hour after cesarean section, after intervention in the fourth hour after cesarean section. Method of measurement: medication record form. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences