ABSTRACT

Background: The increasing rate of caesarean deliveries has led to an increased incidence of post- caesarean pain. Despite advances in understanding the pathophysiology of pain and developing new analgesics for post-caesarean pain, pharmacological management is limited, complementary therapy can be used along with actual management. Reflexology is a complementary therapy that has been shown to be effective in reducing pain. As it is thought to activate the pituitary and hypothalamus and reduce pain by boosting endorphin release. Therefore foot reflexology need as a complementary therapy among post caesarean mothers. Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of foot reflexology on pain among post-caesarean mothers. Material and method: A quasi experimental research design with an evaluative approach was used to select 40 post cesarean mothers in experimental group and 40 post cesarean mothers in control group by using non probability purposive sampling technique. To assess the effectiveness of foot reflexology on pain among post cesareanmothers in both groups the experimental group had received foot reflexology for 10 minutes on each foot. Foot reflexology was applied to 5 different pressure points. Each pressure point was utilized for 2 min. Three technique of reflexology .i. e direct pressure for 40 sec, pressure and release for 40 sec; clockwise massage for 40 sec was applied for each pressure point. The data was collected among post caesarean mothers admitted in post natal ward at tertiary care hospital, by using numerical pain rating scale. Result: It has been found that there was a significant effect of foot reflexology on post cesarean pain among the experimental group as the calculated ‘p’ value is less than 0.05 level. Conclusion: This study conducted that the foot reflexology as complementary therapy is effective on reduction of pain among post caesarean mothers. Keywords: foot reflexology, pain, complementary therapy, effectiveness, post caesarean mothers
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1056