Although the postpartum period is generally considered a positive experience, obstetric interventions such as episiotomy may lead to significant maternal health problems. Episiotomy, a surgical incision performed on the perineum during the second stage of labor, remains widely used despite World Health Organization recommendations to limit its rate. Episiotomy-related complications, including pain, infection, bleeding, and dyspareunia, can negatively affect wound healing, quality of life, and postpartum sexual health. Proper episiotomy wound care and education are therefore essential components of postpartum care. This study aims to evaluate the effect of an artificial intelligence-supported video education on episiotomy wound healing and postpartum sexual quality of life. The findings are expected to contribute to improved postpartum care practices and guide future research in this field.
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(REEDA Scale)
Timeframe: Postpartum Day 1, Day 3, Day 5, Day 7, and Day 14
Episiotomy wound healing score (REEDA Scale)
Timeframe: Postpartum day 1, day 3, day 5, day 7, and day 14
Perineal pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale - VAS)
Timeframe: Postpartum day 1, day 3, day 5, day 7, and day 14