Labor Pain, Labor Fast, Satisfaction, Patient
Conditions
Keywords
Labor Pain, Birth ball, Squatting, Duration of labor, Satisfaction
Brief summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of using the birth ball and squatting position during labor on labor pain, duration of labor and satisfaction. The research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 159 pregnant women, 53 in the birthing ball application group, 53 in the squatting group, and 53 in the control group, who met the criteria for inclusion in the study.
Interventions
OTHERBirth ball
Exercises for childbirth
OTHERSquatting
Exercises for childbirth
Sponsors
Fatma Dünmez
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* No risky pregnancy * Gestational week between 37-42 * Unopened amniotic membrane * Those who will give birth vaginally * In active phase * Fluent in Turkish * Singleton pregnancy * Primiparous
Exclusion criteria
* Any complication development * Cesarean section status
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Obstetric Information Form | pre-intervention | This form, prepared by the researcher, consists of 45 questions including sociodemographic, obstetric and obstetric follow-up information of women. |
| Visual Analog Scale (VAS) | latent, active and transition phase of labor | It is a measuring instrument with a score between 0 (no pain) and 10 (severe pain), divided equally by marks on a horizontal or vertical 10 cm line. Horizontal form was used in the research. The scale was used to assess the severity of pain. |
| Partogram | active phase of labor | It is a graphical form used to evaluate the progress of birth and the health status of the baby. |
| Evaluation Scale for Maternal Satisfaction with Normal Delivery | Postpartum at the 4th hour | This is used to assess the mother's level of satisfaction at birth. The scale, which has a validity and reliability of 0.91 in Turkey, was developed by Güngör and Beji in 2009. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale consisting of 43 items and 10 sub-dimensions. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed