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Research Paper | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Volume 11 Issue 6, June 2022 | Pages: 1536 - 1539 | India
Effectiveness of Hand Massage on Reduction of Post Caesarean Pain
Abstract: Background and Aim: The prevalence of caesarean section has increased substantially in Maharashtra from 2010-2017 and still is continuously increasing. Moreover, it is obligate to manage the post caesarean pain non-pharmacologically including hand massage. However, there is paucity of evidence for effectiveness of hand massage on post-caesarean pain in mothers of Kolhapur. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of hand massage on post-caesarean pain in mothers of Kolhapur. Materials and methods: Quasi-experimental study was performed on 60 who underwent L.S.C.S and were on their 1st post-operative day in the selected hospitals at Kolhapur. The effectiveness of a hand massage was evaluated through a modified numerical rating pain scale using pre-test - post-test design. Reduction in pain score was determined through the qualitative and evaluative approach. Explanatory data analysis, paired t test and unpaired t test were used to analyze the data. Results: Significant reduction in pain was evident in the experimental group concerning pre and post-test pain scores (Mean difference ? standard deviation = 3.83?0.11; Tcal= 32.42; Ttab= 2.04; P
Keywords: Caesarean section, Massage, Pain management, Post-operative pain, Pregnancy
How to Cite?: Nishigandha J. Ramgirwar, "Effectiveness of Hand Massage on Reduction of Post Caesarean Pain", Volume 11 Issue 6, June 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1536-1539, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22623101356, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22623101356