The Effect of Hot Water After Cesarean Section

Marmara University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Cesarean Section

Treatments: Other: Hot water application

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05560347

0920211278

Details and patient eligibility

About

The main subject of this project is the problem of pain after cesarean section. It is known that the application of hot water reduces the pain of the patients, with the decrease of the pain, the vital signs of the patient are improved and the comfort level increases. Our project work is based on this subject.

Full description

Cesarean section surgery is an attempt to become mandatory and applied in cases where vaginal delivery is dangerous for the mother and fetus. One of the most common problems that women experience in the process after cesarean section is pain. This pain experienced for various reasons such as incision site pain, headache and pain caused by uterine contractions negatively affects the comfort of the woman in the postpartum period. In addition to pain, especially after cesarean section, the woman cannot be mobilized, the presence of a urinary catheter, the negative effects caused by anesthesia cause the mother to be unable to meet her own self-care needs and perform life activities, which disrupts the comfort of the woman As a result of the study in which Çankaya evaluated the comfort of mothers who gave birth by cesarean section, it was found that 78% of mothers have pain at the incision site and this negatively affects maternal comfort The pain that cannot be controlled causes a limitation in activities, respiratory, circulatory and digestive system problems in the postoperative period and prolongs the recovery period. Therefore, the woman's pain should be managed and aimed at minimizing it. In this context, when looking at the literature, it is noticeable that there are various methods of dealing with pain after cesarean section. Pharmacological treatment options are preferred in the management of pain after cesarean section due to their ability to reduce and treat pain in a shorter period of time. After cesarean section, more often non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or paracetamol-derived drugs are used. Non-pharmacological methods should also be used in pain management to support pharmacological methods and minimize the use of analgesics Some non-pharmacological methods used can be listed as follows; aromatherapy, massage hand/foot massage, listening to music, progressive relaxation exercises, acupuncture, hot and cold applications. A limited number of studies on hot application have been found in the literature. Based on these results, this study is planned to examine the effects of hot water application on pain comfort and life signs.

Enrollment: 90 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 49 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• At least primary school graduate
• 18 years and older
• No history of chronic disease (Diabetes, etc.)
• Risky pregnancy (Premature rupture of membranes, Premature birth threat, preeclampsia etc.) without diagnosis
• Women who do not develop any complications (Atony, abnormal bleeding, need for blood transfusion, risks related to anesthesia, bladder injury, etc.) during or after the operation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not a primary school graduate
• Under 18 years old
• Blood pressure, diabetes, etc. sick
• Diagnosed with risky pregnancy,
• Complications developing during or after surgery
• Women who do not want to participate in the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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90 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental Group

Experimental group

Description:

Hot water will be applied to the participants in the experimental group at the 2nd and 6th hours postoperatively. During the hot water application, the feet of the individual will be immersed in the hot water application device and kept in the device for 20 minutes. At the end of the 20th minute, the feet of the individual will be removed from the device and dried with a towel for 10 minutes and the application will be completed. The data will be obtained by using the Introductory Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Postpartum Comfort Scale and Post Cesarean Patient Evaluation Form.

Treatment:

Other: Hot water application

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Routine care will be given to the control group