zaied, N., Gohar, I., Taman, A. (2022). Effect of Acupressure Applied To Bl23 Point versus Crushed Ice Application on Postpartum Perineal Pain Intensity. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 10(29), 1-13. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.119189.1313
Naglaa Fathy Fathalla zaied; Isis Emile Gohar; Abeer Hassan Shamekh Taman. "Effect of Acupressure Applied To Bl23 Point versus Crushed Ice Application on Postpartum Perineal Pain Intensity". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 10, 29, 2022, 1-13. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.119189.1313
zaied, N., Gohar, I., Taman, A. (2022). 'Effect of Acupressure Applied To Bl23 Point versus Crushed Ice Application on Postpartum Perineal Pain Intensity', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 10(29), pp. 1-13. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.119189.1313
zaied, N., Gohar, I., Taman, A. Effect of Acupressure Applied To Bl23 Point versus Crushed Ice Application on Postpartum Perineal Pain Intensity. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2022; 10(29): 1-13. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.119189.1313
Effect of Acupressure Applied To Bl23 Point versus Crushed Ice Application on Postpartum Perineal Pain Intensity
1Lecturer, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt
2Assistant Professor, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Postpartum perineal pain is a distressing complaint affecting more than one fifth of women worldwide for about 10 days after normal vaginal delivery. It is always a nuisance to the new mother and can limit her mobility and quality of life which could have a negative impact on mother’s adaptation to her new role. Aim: Evaluate the effect of acupressure applied to BL23 points versus crushed ice application on postpartum perineal pain intensity. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used. A convenient sample of 100 postpartum women was recruited. Three tools of data collection were used: (1) basic data structured interview schedule (2) Visual analog scale (VAS). (3) A modified version of Chamber Price pain rating scale (CPPRS). Results: The study results revealed that there was no significant difference found between the acupressure and crushed ice pack groups in relation to perineal pain intensity immediately after interventions p= 0.106, while 1 hour after interventions the pain scores of the acupressure group were significantly lower compared to the crushed ice pack group p= 0.040. Conclusion: The severity of perineal pain decreased in both groups, but the effect of acupressure was superior on perineal pain reduction for a long term basis. Recommendations: Maternity nurse should incorporate acupressure and ice application as non-pharmacological interventions in their nursing care of postpartum women with perineal pain.
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