223130

Effect of Acupressure Applied To Bl23 Point versus Crushed Ice Application on Postpartum Perineal Pain Intensity

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Background: Postpartum perineal pain is a distressing complaint affecting more than one fifth of women worldwide for about 10 days after normal vaginal delivery. It is always a nuisance to the new mother and can limit her mobility and quality of life which could have a negative impact on mother's adaptation to her new role. Aim: Evaluate the effect of acupressure applied to BL23 points versus crushed ice application on postpartum perineal pain intensity. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used. A convenient sample of 100 postpartum women was recruited. Three tools of data collection were used: (1) basic data structured interview schedule (2) Visual analog scale (VAS). (3) A modified version of Chamber Price pain rating scale (CPPRS). Results: The study results revealed that there was no significant difference found between the acupressure and crushed ice pack groups in relation to perineal pain intensity immediately after interventions p= 0.106, while 1 hour after interventions the pain scores of the acupressure group were significantly lower compared to the crushed ice pack group p= 0.040. Conclusion: The severity of perineal pain decreased in both groups, but the effect of acupressure was superior on perineal pain reduction for a long term basis. Recommendations: Maternity nurse should incorporate acupressure and ice application as non-pharmacological interventions in their nursing care of postpartum women with perineal pain.

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10.21608/asnj.2022.119189.1313

Keywords

Acupressure, crushed ice application, Perineal pain & Postpartum

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Naglaa

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zaied

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Fathy Fathalla

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Lecturer, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt

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nagla_n235@yahoo.com

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elbaheria

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Isis

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Gohar

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Emile

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Assistant Professor, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt

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isis.gohar@alexu.edu.eg

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alexandria

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Abeer

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Taman

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Hassan Shamekh

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Lecturer, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt

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abeer.hassan@alexu.edu.eg

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10

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29

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31507

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2022-03-01

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2022-01-30

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2022-03-01

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13

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2314-8845

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2682-3799

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal

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Effect of Acupressure Applied To Bl23 Point versus Crushed Ice Application on Postpartum Perineal Pain Intensity

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22 Jan 2023