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The Effect of Foot Reflexology After Cesarean Section

70 participantsStarted 2022-05-01

Plain-language summary

Standardized, quality and evidence-based nursing care after cesarean section is important to prevent or minimize complications that may occur after cesarean section. This evidence-based care will contribute to the shortening of the recovery period of the mother, the early start of postpartum bowel movements, the decrease in the perceived pain level, and the increase in postpartum comfort, thus facilitating the adaptation to new life and roles. On the other hand, although a limited number of studies reported the effects of reflexology, no study investigating the effect of reflexology on pain, comfort level and GIS motility developed after SD was found. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of foot reflexology on pain, intestinal motility and comfort after cesarean section. Hypothesis(s): H1: Foot reflexology after cesarean section reduces the level of pain perception. H2: Foot reflexology after cesarean section increases intestinal motility. H3: Foot reflexology after cesarean section increases postpartum comfort.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria * 18 and over, * Performing SD under general anesthesia, * Cesarean section at 37-42 weeks of gestation, * The only live SD made, * Written / verbal communication can be established, * At least primary school graduate, * Not having any problems during her pregnancy, * Women who agree to participate in the study will be taken into the sample. Exclusion Criteria * Being under 18 years old, * Those who gave birth by cesarean section before 37-42 weeks of gestation, * Having chronic constipation, diarrhea and using any laxative type medication, * Having problems such as fractures, dislocations, arthritis, phlebitis, wounds, burns, fungus, eczema, inflammation in the foot tissue, * Having cardiovascular system disease,

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Postpartum Comfort Scale

Timeframe: 3 hour

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: 3 hour

Bowel Movements Monitoring Form

Timeframe: 3 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05268328

SponsorNülüfer Erbil

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-01

Contact for this trial

Nülüfer Erbil, Prof.Dr

+90 5358306357 nerbil@odu.edu.tr

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.