EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SELECTED ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MODALITIES OF PAIN RELIEF DURING FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR AMONG STAFF NURSES

Author Name: 1. Mrs. Preeti Mishra

Volume/Issue: 04/04

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2023-43522117/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Lecturer, Govt. College of Nursing, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India.

ABSTRACT

Managing labor pain is a central aspect of maternity care. A systematic review spanning universities in Mexico, Brazil, and the United States has examined non-pharmacological methods to alleviate labor pain. In India, methods like aromatherapy, massage, and heat and cold applications are employed. Despite evidence of their effectiveness, these alternative approaches aren’t widely adopted in many hospitals and maternity centers. To address this, there is a crucial need to raise awareness among staff nurses about women’s preferences for alternative pain relief during labor. Therefore, introducing a structured teaching program on alternative and complimentary modalities for pain management during the first stage of labor can significantly elevate the quality of maternal care.

Key words: Labor, Pain relief, Aromatherapy, Massage, Breathing exercise, Hydrotherapy