Effect of Training Program on Parturient Women's Satisfaction and Nurses' Compliance with Natural Measures for Relieving Labour pain

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 Nursing supervisor - Benha University Hospital

2 Professor of Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University

3 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

4 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

Abstract

          Aim: Evaluate effect of training program on parturient women's satisfaction and nurses' compliance with natural measures for relieving labour pain. Design: A quasi- experimental (Pre/post-test). Setting: Delivery room of Obstetrics and Gynecological department at Benha University hospitals. Sampling: Two samples were used; 47 Nurse and 200 parturient women both selected by purposive sample. Tools: Three tools for nurses; a structured Interviewing Questionnaire, nurses' compliance checklist with natural measures for relief pain during labour, Nurse's satisfaction regarding implemented training program about natural pain relief measures. Four tools for parturient women; a structured Interviewing Questionnaire, Rating Visual Analog Scale, Qualitative pain assessment, Parturient woman satisfaction regarding pain relief during labour. An instructional supportive nursing brochure. Results: There was a marked improvement in all domains of compliance with natural measures for relieving pain during labour among the studied nurses at post intervention compared to pre intervention with a highly statistically significant difference (P≤ 0.001). There is a marked decrease in pain level at 1st and 2nd stage of Labour among breathing exercises, foot and hand, back massage and counter pressure groups at post intervention compared to pre intervention with a highly statistically significant difference (P≤ 0.001). There is no significant difference between breathing exercises, foot and hand, back massage and counter pressure groups towards satisfaction regarding pain relief during labour at post-intervention (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Training program has positive effect on parturient women's satisfaction and enhance nurses' compliance with natural measures for relieving pain during labour. Recommendation: Developing awareness program for nurses to enhance compliance and improve parturient women's satisfaction regarding natural measures for relieving pain during labour.

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