Lacerations and episiotomies are serious procedures requiring surgical stitches. Therefore, pain occurs during episiotomy repair. Pain during episiotomy repair also causes anxiety, which in turn exacerbates pain. The goal of pain management is to alleviate pain without experiencing side effects. Midwives and nurses responsible for labor management play an active role in the use of nonpharmacological interventions to manage pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair. No studies in the literature have been found that combine music and chewing gum during episiotomy repair. This study aims to determine the effects of music and chewing gum during episiotomy repair on pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction. This study will be to determine the effects of music and chewing gum during episiotomy repair on pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction.
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Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: The research period for a participant takes approximately 1 day
The PATIENT'S PERCEPTION SCALE
Timeframe: The research period for a participant takes approximately 1 day
The State Anxiety Scale
Timeframe: The research period for a participant takes approximately 1 day