Efficacy ofTranscutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulationon Maternal Satisfaction fromLabor Pain Sensation

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Efficacy ofTranscutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulationon Maternal Satisfaction fromLabor Pain Sensation

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5

Abstract

Background: Most of the pregnant women are not aware of the coping strategies for labour pain, they tend to be restless and stress themselves by shouting or screaming due to pain. By using TENS, women in labour can save their energy without stressing themselves and make use of the saved energy for pushing the fetus during the second stage of labour. The aim ofthis study was to examine the efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on maternal satisfaction from labor pain sensation. Design:Quasi-experimental study utilized in this study. Setting:This study conducted at Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah Hospital.Sample: A simple random sample of 360nulliparous women was selected and divide into three equally divided groups; first group receiving TENS for pain relieving, 2nd receive analgesic and the 3rd not receiving any intervention (Control group). Instruments: 1- Interviewing questionnaire, to collect data about nulliparous woman; Socio demographic and medical data; which contains questions about complete medical, obstetric history and present pregnancy history.2- Visual Analog Pain Assessment Scale for initial assessment of pain threshold during the first stage of delivery before the using of TENS. 3. Post-partum Mothers Satisfactions Questionnaire:-to assess women satisfaction regarding using TENS, immediately after delivery to examinethe effectiveness of TENS on relieving normal labor pain.Results: a positive correlation was found between degree of mother's satisfaction with their reported subjective pain and orientation from neonates rooming in for TENS cases, rather than control and anesthesia groups, while there was a negative correlation for subjective pain among control group between mothers used TENS and control group regarding their satisfaction from rooming in . Conclusions: TENS had good effect in satisfactionof the labour pain and could useit during the first and second stage of labour. TENS application reduce negative effects of severe pain on the labour experience of women and promote normal outcome. Recommendations:-1. Continuous educational instruction about uses of TENS and its benefits should be provided to increase their knowledge and skills about technological methods of pain relieving rather than the pharmacological methods. 2. Generalize the experience of TENS in all hospitals.

Authors and Affiliations

Aida Abd-El- Razek, Daoud Ibrahim Altorfan

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EP ID EP437087
DOI 10.9790/1959-0705118495.
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