Effect of Cold–Gel Packing on Episiotomy Pain among Postnatal Mothers

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Technical Nursing Institute - Benha University

2 Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams University

3 Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing-Faculty of Nursing-Benha University

Abstract

The aim of this study: was to evaluate the effect ofusing cold-gel packing on episiotomy
pain among postnatal mothers. The Design: Quasi-experimental design was used to conduct the
study. Setting: The study was conducted at thepostpartum unit of obstetrics and gynecology
department in Benha University Hospital. Sample: A simple random sample was comprised of
104 postnatal mothers (52study group and 52 control group) who had an episiotomy recruited in
this study. Tools of data collection: Three main tools were used: structured interview
questionnaire, Visual analogue scale (VAS) &follow up sheets. Results:the present study
revealed that women in the study group reported significantly lower level of pain than the control
group immediate post and follow up application of cold gel pack than pretest (p <0.001).
Conclusion: The study concluded that, episiotomy pain for study group (cold gel pack) was
relieved better than control group (Routine care). Recommendations: Increase awareness of
maternity nurses to apply a cold gel pack on episiotomy incision immediately postpartum for all
women with episiotomy to enhance relieves of episiotomy pain, Cold gel pack should be
available in the postpartum unit for mothers to use immediately after birth

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 8, Issue 3
September 2017
Pages 86-102

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