Title of article
EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOR
Author/Authors
Bagharpoosh, M Department of Nursing - Nursing and Midwifery School - Hamadan University of Medical Sciences , Sangestani, G Department of Midwifery - Nursing and Midwifery School - Hamadan University of Medical Sciences , Goodarzi, M Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition - School of Medicine - Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
Pages
4
From page
187
To page
190
Abstract
Labor pain is a cause of stress and suffering; for which many women seek methods to
relieve this pain. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of relaxation techniques on pain
relief during labor. This study was carried out on 62 pregnant women referred to Fatemieh hospital
(Hamadan, Iran) during their labor. They were selected using convenience sampling and were divided
randomly in two groups. The first group (control) received routine way of ward during their labor and
the second group (test) went through the relaxation technique after training. The intensity of pain was
determined using a standard pain number rating scale, and the behavioral reactions were recorded using
an observational checklist. The statistical analysis of data showed significant difference in intensity of
pain between the two groups (P = 0.0001). Also there was a significant difference in behavioral
reactions between the two groups (P < 0.0001). Since the relaxation technique is easy to perform and
without any risk and also has low expenses it is recommended for pain relief during labor.
Keywords
Relaxation technique , labor , pain relief , non-pharmacological technique , Randomized Clinical trial
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2006
Record number
2444991
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