Episiotomy may increase the risk of chronic perineal pain, which was estimated to occur in 13% to 23% of women after episiotomy. Acupuncture is one of the best known of the alternative therapies. It stimulates the release of pain-relieving endorphins and neurotransmitters, substances that transmit nerve impulses to the brain in addition to the autonomic nervous system and circulation.
Design : Quasi- experimental study design was used .
Aim : To assess the effect of wrist- ankle acupuncture as a nursing intervention on relieving women episiotomy pain.
Setting: The post natal unit at Benha University hospital.
Sampling: A total number of 80 women with episiotomy who fulfill the inclusion criteria, this sample were divided into two groups, one for intervention, and the other as control.
Tools: - Structured interview schedule to assess socio demographic characteristics. - Visual analogue scale, the verbal numeric scale and the verbal ordinal or categorical scale to measurethe objectifyof the intensity of pain – and also Women satisfaction with the intervention was assessed.
Results: Significant differences were observed regarding mean scores of pain relieve as well the majority of women in the acupuncture group were significantly less likely to experience pain more than the control group(p |
