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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
Mcmed International
Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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editorapjn@mcmed.us
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Abstract
Title
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOOT MASSAGE ON REDUCTION OF POST OPERATIVE PAIN AMONG PRIMI CAESAREAN MOTHERS
Author
Neenu Baby* and Sr. Ancy Jose
Email
ancyjosesr1@gmail.com
keyword
Effectiveness; Foot massage; Post operative pain; Primi caesarean mothers; Effleurage; Petrissage; Kneading; Friction.
Abstract
A quantitative study was conducted to evaluate the effect of foot massage on reduction of post operative pain among primi caesarean mothers in a selected hospital at Kollam. The objectives of the study were, to evaluate the pre test post operative pain scores among primi caesarean mothers, effectiveness of foot massage on reduction of post operative pain among primi caesarean mothers and to find out the association between the pre test scores of post operative pain among primi caesarean mothers and selected demographic variables. Using a quantitative approach with Non- equivalent control group design, study conducted at Govt. Victoria Hospital, Kollam. 60 primi caesarean mothers, 30 each in the experimental and control group were selected using convenient sampling technique. The data were obtained using interview schedule and numerical pain scale. Foot massage including effleurage, petrissage, kneading and friction was given for the experimental group. Each massage was applied for 2 minutes and 30 seconds and each foot was massaged for 10 minutes. The content validity of the tools was done by the experts. The reliability of the pain scales was checked using Karl pearson?s correlation coefficient and tool was found reliable (r = 1). Pilot study was conducted and the study was found to be feasible. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Significance of difference between mean post operative pain was tested by using Paired „t? test which found to be significant. The association between pre test post operative pain scores and selected demographic variables were compared and tested using „chi square? test. No significant association was found. Foot massage can be used as a complementary therapy for reducing post operative pain, having no side effects, provide diversion and relaxation
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