Evaluation of the importance of previous physiotherapeutic preparation in aspect of using TENS during childbirth among primiparous
Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2014, Vol 14, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction. For the purpose of the study has set the definition of what is the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of nerves during labor using a portable apparatus without consultation over the use of this therapy by prior training and participation of a physiotherapist.Materials and methods. The study included 30 primiparous. In the 18 women who start treatment preceded by a description of how the action electrostimulator by a physiotherapist, and 12 patients who have purchased their own devices for electrostimulation. Results. In 94.43% of the primiparous of the training covered by a physiotherapist, and 50% of patients without consultation, TENS to a lesser or greater extent eliminates the pain of childbirth. In the group of patients after the training has been only one case of pharmacological analgesic administration. However, in the group without consulting the percentage was 25%.Conclusions. TENS pain therapy is more effective if it is preceded by appropriate training or physiotherapy consultation regarding the use of the TENS machine. Patient after physiotherapy training showed a greater knowledge of the mode of action and use the apparatus to TENS therapy than patients who missed this stage.
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Michał Kaczyński, Sławomir Jarząb, Krzysztof Aleksandrowicz
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