Effect of Foot Massages on Postpartum Comfort and Pain Level of Mothers After Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Trial.

Holist Nurs Pract

Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mardin Artuklu University, Mardin, Turkey (Dr Icke); and Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey (Dr Genc).

Published: September 2021

This study conducted on 66 mothers aimed to investigate the effect of foot massages postpartum using an introductory information form, the Postpartum Comfort Scale, the visual analog scale, and a drug follow-up card. It was concluded that foot massages positively improved comfort, reduced pain levels, and reduced unnecessary medications.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HNP.0000000000000441DOI Listing

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