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Aksoy SD, Odabas RK, Gul DK. Acupressure application to relieve postpartum uterus pain during breastfeeding: A randomized controlled study. Explore (NY) 2023; 19:710-717. [PMID: 36849298 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Postpartum uterus pain while breastfeeding is a situation that can affect mother-infant bonding negatively and is a matter of concern for women. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of acupressure application in reducing postpartum uterus pain during breastfeeding. METHODS This prospective randomized controlled trial was carried out at a maternity hospital in northwestern Turkey between March and August 2022. The sample of the study included 125 multiparous women who were in the 6th to 24th hours after vaginal delivery. The participants were randomly divided into acupressure and control groups. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate postpartum uterine pain. RESULTS While the VAS scores of the acupressure and control groups were similar before breastfeeding, the scores of the acupressure group at the 10th and 20th minutes of breastfeeding were lower (respectively, p = 0.038 and p = 0.011). In the intragroup comparisons, compared to their values before breastfeeding, the pain score of the acupressure group decreased at a statistically highly significant degree at the 20th minute of breastfeeding (p<0.001), whereas the score of the control group increased at a statistically highly significant degree at the 10th and 20th minutes (p<0.001). CONCLUSION It was concluded that acupressure can be an effective nonpharmacological method in reducing uterus pain while breastfeeding in the postpartum period.
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- Sena Dilek Aksoy
- Deparment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Science, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Deparment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Science, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- School of Medicine Health, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Carmona-Rodríguez MÁ, Martínez-Flores S, Morilla-Romero-de-la-Osa R, Luque-Oliveros M. Effects of Acupressure on Maternal and Neonatal Obstetric Outcomes during Labor: Study Protocol. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2111. [PMID: 37510553 PMCID: PMC10379983 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A Cochrane review found that there is insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness of acupressure for pain relief. One of the problems detected is the methodological variability reported. OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of the application of acupressure on obstetric and neonatal outcomes of labor, pain experience, and mother's satisfaction with the experience. METHOD Design of a protocol to carry out a two-arm multicenter single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Intervention (pressure on LI4 of the left hand, B6 of the left leg, GB21 of the left shoulder, and then the same sequence on the right side) and placebo (application of the technique on points not identified by acupuncture as key points) will be performed by a single researcher. RESULTS The recruitment began in April 2021 and, to date, there has been the participation of 40 women, divided into 17 included in the experimental group and 23 in the control. Communication of future results will be made in accordance with the CONSORT checklist. CONCLUSIONS The designed protocol could methodologically improve some aspects of previous studies while maintaining adequate statistical power. The effectiveness of acupressure for one or more outcomes proposed (time and pain in labor) could support the inclusion of a new therapeutic tool in the clinical practice of midwives that would allow them to assist pregnant women, improving their experience both physically and psycho-emotionally.
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- Miguel Ángel Carmona-Rodríguez
- Midwifery Training Unit, Department of Materno-Fetal Medicine, Genetics and Reproduction, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Avda. Manuel Siurot s/n, 41013 Seville, Spain
- Hospital Materno-Infantil Quirón Sagrado Corazón, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Área del Corazón-Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena (HUVM), 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
- Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/Universidad de Sevilla), 41013 Seville, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Área del Corazón-Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena (HUVM), 41009 Sevilla, Spain
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Effect of Acupressure Applied After Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia Postpone the Duration of Taking Analgesics and on The Gastrointestinal System: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Explore (NY) 2023; 19:58-64. [PMID: 35074319 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2021.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Cesarean deliveries are one of the primary conditions associated with postoperative decreased motility of the gastrointestinal system and are characterized by acute pain and distention. The aim of the present study was to investigate the application of acupressure and the administration of analgesics for women who underwent cesarean section under spinal anesthesia could be delayed and how spontaneous gastrointestinal system motility could be achieved in the postoperative period. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial SETTING: Private Medipol Nisa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey INTERVENTION: This trial was conducted with 112 primipara pregnant women who delivered via cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and were randomly assigned into the acupressure (n=52) and control (n=60) groups. The participants in the acupressure group (n=52) were treated for 20 minutes. The participants in the control group (n=60) were treated per the hospital protocol (analgesics for pain, flatulation and defecation, no pharmacological or non-pharmacological application was performed). RESULTS The time that elapsed for the administration of analgesics was significantly later in the acupressure group than in the control group (p <.001). The first occurrence of flatulation and defecation were significantly earlier in the acupressure group (19 and 23 hours, respectively) than in the control group (34 and 27 hours, respectively) (p <.001). CONCLUSION Acupressure is an easy, non-invasive method that postpones the administration of analgesics in the postoperative period and prevents flatulence and constipation caused by the decreased motility of GIS.
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Leister N, Teixeira TT, Mascarenhas VHA, Gouveia LMR, Caroci-Becker A, Riesco ML. Complementary and Integrative Health Practices in a Brazilian Freestanding Birth Center: A Cross-Sectional Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2022; Publish Ahead of Print:00004650-990000000-00011. [PMID: 35947420 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The study aimed to analyze the use of complementary and integrative health practices (CIHPs) during labor and birth in a freestanding birth center. A total of 28 different CIHPs were applied with or used by laboring women. The most adopted CIHPs were mind-body practices (99.9%) and natural products (35.5%), mostly used by primiparous women (P <.05). Adopting CIHPs can increase care quality, increase positive experiences during childbirth, and promote evidence-based choices.
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- Nathalie Leister
- Centre for Maternal & Child Health Research, School of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, England (Dr Leister); School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (Ms Teixeira and Drs Gouveia and Riesco); and Department of Midwifery, School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (Mr Mascarenhas and Dr Caroci-Becker)
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Effects of acupressure and shower applied in the delivery on the intensity of labor pain and postpartum comfort. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2022; 273:98-104. [PMID: 35552080 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Labour pain is a constantly increasing pain. This study thus aims to determine the effects of acupressure and shower on labour pain and postpartum comfort. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial (RCT), the control group consisted of 40 pregnant women, while the experimental groups consisted of 80 pregnant women in total. The experimental groups received routine labour care and either acupressure or showers upon reaching three cervical dilations (4-5, 6-7 and 8-10 cm). The control group only received routine labour care. A maternal information form (MIF), the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Postpartum Comfort Questionnaire (PPCQ) were used to collect data. RESULTS Pain was significantly reduced in both of the experimental groups, in contrast to the control group, in all periods of the study (p < 0.001). Postpartum comfort also significantly increased in the experimental groups compared to the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Acupressure and showering are effective in reducing labour pain and increasing postpartum comfort. Midwives and nurses can therefore apply them as inexpensive and easy to administer methods for labour pain relief.
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The Effects of Conventional, Warm and Cold Acupressure on the Pain Perceptions and Beta-Endorphin Plasma Levels of Primiparous Women in Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Explore (NY) 2022; 18:545-550. [DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2022.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Karimi L, Mahdavian M, Makvandi S. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Acupressure on Relieving the Labor Pain. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2020; 25:455-462. [PMID: 33747833 PMCID: PMC7968589 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_257_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have been conducted on the effect of acupressure on labor pain, some of which have reported conflicting results. Thus, the present study was performed to critically review the previous studies related to the effect of acupressure administered during labor for relieving labor pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, databases of the Cochrane Central Register of the Controlled Trials, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from their establishment until November 5, 2019. All the Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) that had compared the use of acupressure with either placebo or nonintervention for relieving the labor pain were included in the study. Meta-analysis was performed using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software Version 2. The random-effects model was used for pooling the effect sizes across the included studies. The p value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS Totally, 5853 primary papers were identified in the search, which were narrowed down to 22 studies. The results of meta-analysis showed that the acupressure decreased the labor pain in the intervention group vs. control (-1.67 [-2.29 to -1.05], z = -5.25, p < 0. 001) (Q-value = 788.98, p < 0.001, I-squared = 96.83). No publication bias was found in the included studies (Egger's regression intercept = -1.02, p = 0.76). CONCLUSIONS Although the findings of this meta-analysis showed that the acupressure significantly reduced the labor pain during the active phase of labor compared to the nonintervention or placebo; considering that the quality of the included studies was generally moderate, rigorous RCTs with better design and higher quality are needed to obtain definitive conclusions.
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- Leila Karimi
- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University Bojnourd Branch, Bojnourd, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Chen Y, Xiang XY, Chin KHR, Gao J, Wu J, Lao L, Chen H. Acupressure for labor pain management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Acupunct Med 2020; 39:243-252. [PMID: 32811182 DOI: 10.1177/0964528420946044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy/effectiveness of acupressure as an adjunct to standard procedures during labor and delivery, compared with standard procedures with/without sham acupressure, in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS Ten main databases were searched from their inception until 31 January 2018. Two reviewers independently extracted data concerning the effects of acupressure on pain intensity, labor duration, mode of delivery, use of medications and adverse events. A meta-analysis of these measures was performed using RevMan 5.3. Pooled standardized mean differences (SMDs) or odds ratios (ORs) for the above outcomes were estimated with a fixed or random effects model, according to the heterogeneity. RESULTS A total of 13 RCTs including 1586 enrolled patients met the eligibility criteria. Acupressure plus standard procedures (ASP) for labor management significantly reduced pain sensation, compared with sham acupressure plus standard procedures (SASP) and standard procedures (SP) alone. The analgesic effect of acupressure was immediate and persisted for at least 60 min (all p < 0.01). Compared with the untreated control groups, the acupressure group had a shorter duration of labor, especially the first stage of labor (SMD = -0.76, 95% confidence interval (CI) = -1.10 to -0.43; p < 0.001; I2 = 74%) and second stage of labor (SMD = -0.37, 95% CI = -0.59 to -0.18; p < 0.001; I2 = 0%). Data suggesting that acupressure reduced the Cesarean section rate was inconclusive. The use of pharmacologic agents (oxytocin and analgesics) did not differ between the ASP, SASP and SP groups. No adverse events were reported in this limited number of studies. CONCLUSION Moderate evidence indicates that acupressure may have promising effects on labor pain and duration. However, high-quality trials to verify these findings are warranted.
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- Yao Chen
- Health and Rehabilitation College, Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,The 2nd Sichuan Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Health and Rehabilitation College, Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Ruian Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ruian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Raana HN, Fan XN. The effect of acupressure on pain reduction during first stage of labour: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2020; 39:101126. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Prieto Bocanegra BM, Gil Sosa JC, Madrid Simbaqueba DC. Terapias complementarias durante la gestación y parto. Revisión integrativa. REVISTA CUIDARTE 2020. [DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.1056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Introducción: La gestación y el parto son experiencias significativas, que dejan huella en cada mujer que realiza éste tránsito, por tanto, la aplicación de estrategias complementarias contribuye a un cuidado más humano. Objetivo: Describir las terapias complementarias que se pueden aplicar en forma efectiva y segura en mujeres gestantes, para contribuir a un mayor bienestar durante el embarazo y parto. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión integrativa de la literatura, en diferentes bases de datos: Science Direct, Medline, Scielo, Scopus y Ovid; en inglés, portugués y español, durante el segundo semestre de 2018 y primero del 2019. Resultados: Se analizaron diferentes terapias alternativas que se usan con mujeres gestantes: la masoterapia, hidroterapia, termoterapia, libertad de movimientos, uso de pelotas, visualización de imágenes, musicoterapia; las cuales dieron seguridad en su aplicación, con resultados benéficos en el binomio madre-hijo. Discusión: las terapias complementarias, son una oportunidad que tiene el profesional de enfermería para poder aplicarlas en los diferentes contextos en donde se cuida la gestante, si bien existe diversa literatura que señalan los beneficios tanto para la madre como para el feto, es necesario que los profesionales las reconozcan y pongan en práctica en los diferentes escenarios de cuidado. Conclusiones: El uso de las terapias complementarias, durante el embarazo y parto de bajo riesgo, son útiles para disminuir las diferentes molestias presentadas durante estas etapas y mejorar así la experiencia de gestar y parir.
Como citar este artículo: Prieto Bocanegra Brigitte Migdolia, Gil Sosa Johana Carolina, Madrid Simbaqueba Diana Carolina. Terapias complementarias durante la gestación y parto. revisión integrativa. Revista Cuidarte. 2020; 11(2): e1056. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1056
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Smith CA, Collins CT, Levett KM, Armour M, Dahlen HG, Tan AL, Mesgarpour B. Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management during labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 2:CD009232. [PMID: 32032444 PMCID: PMC7007200 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009232.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain management in labour and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary methods of pain management. This review examined evidence about the use of acupuncture and acupressure for pain management in labour. This is an update of a review last published in 2011. OBJECTIVES To examine the effects of acupuncture and acupressure for pain management in labour. SEARCH METHODS For this update, we searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register, (25 February 2019), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (the Cochrane Library 2019, Issue 1), MEDLINE (1966 to February 2019), CINAHL (1980 to February 2019), ClinicalTrials.gov (February 2019), the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platfory (ICTRP) (February 2019) and reference lists of included studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Published and unpublished randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing acupuncture or acupressure with placebo, no treatment or other non-pharmacological forms of pain management in labour. We included all women whether nulliparous or multiparous, and in spontaneous or induced labour. We included studies reported in abstract form if there was sufficient information to permit assessment of risk of bias. Trials using a cluster-RCT design were eligible for inclusion, but quasi-RCTs or cross-over studies were not. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed trials for inclusion and risk of bias, extracted data and checked them for accuracy. We assessed the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach. MAIN RESULTS We included 28 trials with data reporting on 3960 women. Thirteen trials reported on acupuncture and 15 trials reported on acupressure. No study was at a low risk of bias on all domains. Pain intensity was generally measured on a visual analogue scale (VAS) of 0 to 10 or 0 to 100 with low scores indicating less pain. Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture Acupuncture may make little or no difference to the intensity of pain felt by women when compared with sham acupuncture (mean difference (MD) -4.42, 95% confidence interval (CI) -12.94 to 4.09, 2 trials, 325 women, low-certainty evidence). Acupuncture may increase satisfaction with pain relief compared to sham acupuncture (risk ratio (RR) 2.38, 95% CI 1.78 to 3.19, 1 trial, 150 women, moderate-certainty evidence), and probably reduces the use of pharmacological analgesia (RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.89, 2 trials, 261 women, moderate-certainty evidence). Acupuncture may have no effect on assisted vaginal birth (very low-certainty evidence), and probably little to no effect on caesarean section (low-certainty evidence). Acupuncture compared to usual care We are uncertain if acupuncture reduces pain intensity compared to usual care because the evidence was found to be very low certainty (standardised mean difference (SMD) -1.31, 95% CI -2.14 to -0.49, 4 trials, 495 women, I2 = 93%). Acupuncture may have little to no effect on satisfaction with pain relief (low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain if acupuncture reduces the use of pharmacological analgesia because the evidence was found to be very low certainty (average RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.60 to 0.85, 6 trials, 1059 women, I2 = 70%). Acupuncture probably has little to no effect on assisted vaginal birth (low-certainty evidence) or caesarean section (low-certainty evidence). Acupuncture compared to no treatment One trial compared acupuncture to no treatment. We are uncertain if acupuncture reduces pain intensity (MD -1.16, 95% CI -1.51 to -0.81, 163 women, very low-certainty evidence), assisted vaginal birth or caesarean section because the evidence was found to be very low certainty. Acupuncture compared to sterile water injection We are uncertain if acupuncture has any effect on use of pharmacological analgesia, assisted vaginal birth or caesarean section because the evidence was found to be very low certainty. Acupressure compared to a sham control We are uncertain if acupressure reduces pain intensity in labour (MD -1.93, 95% CI -3.31 to -0.55, 6 trials, 472 women) or assisted vaginal birth because the evidence was found to be very low certainty. Acupressure may have little to no effect on use of pharmacological analgesia (low-certainty evidence). Acupressure probably reduces the caesarean section rate (RR 0.44, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.71, 4 trials, 313 women, moderate-certainty evidence). Acupressure compared to usual care We are uncertain if acupressure reduces pain intensity in labour (SMD -1.07, 95% CI -1.45 to -0.69, 8 trials, 620 women) or increases satisfaction with pain relief (MD 1.05, 95% CI 0.75 to 1.35, 1 trial, 105 women) because the evidence was found to be very low certainty. Acupressure may have little to no effect on caesarean section (low-certainty evidence). Acupressure compared to a combined control Acupressure probably slightly reduces the intensity of pain during labour compared with the combined control (measured on a scale of 0 to 10 with low scores indicating less pain) (SMD -0.42, 95% CI -0.65 to -0.18, 2 trials, 322 women, moderate-certainty evidence). We are uncertain if acupressure has any effect on the use of pharmacological analgesia (RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.71 to 1.25, 1 trial, 212 women), satisfaction with childbirth, assisted vaginal birth or caesarean section because the certainty of the evidence was all very low. No studies were found that reported on sense of control in labour and only one reported on satisfaction with the childbirth experience. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Acupuncture in comparison to sham acupuncture may increase satisfaction with pain management and reduce use of pharmacological analgesia. Acupressure in comparison to a combined control and usual care may reduce pain intensity. However, for other comparisons of acupuncture and acupressure, we are uncertain about the effects on pain intensity and satisfaction with pain relief due to very low-certainty evidence. Acupuncture may have little to no effect on the rates of caesarean or assisted vaginal birth. Acupressure probably reduces the need for caesarean section in comparison to a sham control. There is a need for further high-quality research that include sham controls and comparisons to usual care and report on the outcomes of sense of control in labour, satisfaction with the childbirth experience or satisfaction with pain relief.
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- Caroline A Smith
- Western Sydney UniversityNICM Health Research InstituteLocked Bag 1797PenrithNew South WalesAustralia2751
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteWomen and Kids72 King William RoadAdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia5006
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- Western Sydney UniversityNICM Health Research InstituteLocked Bag 1797PenrithNew South WalesAustralia2751
- University of Notre DameSchool of MedicineSydneyAustralia
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- Western Sydney UniversityNICM Health Research InstituteLocked Bag 1797PenrithNew South WalesAustralia2751
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- Western Sydney UniversitySchool of Nursing and MidwiferyLocked Bag 1797PenrithNSWAustralia2751
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- National University HospitalDepartment of Preventive MedicineSingaporeSingapore
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- National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD)Cochrane Iran Associate CentreTehranIran
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The effect of acupressure applied to points LV4 and LI4 on perceived acute postpartum perineal pain after vaginal birth with episiotomy: a randomized controlled study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 301:473-481. [PMID: 31989291 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05439-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Acupressure can be used for alleviating perineal pain sustained after a vaginal birth with episiotomy. To evaluate if a 10-min acupressure application relieved perineal pain after vaginal birth with episiotomy and if the analgesic effect was maintained for up to 120 min. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted from January to May 2019 with 120 women. The participants were over 18 years old, had an episiotomy and experienced perineal pain ≥ 4, had not received anti-inflammatory medication or analgesics after childbirth, and were randomized to receive acupressure or ice-pack application on the perineum for 10 min or standard care. RESULTS Immediately post-intervention, the women in the experimental groups had a significantly higher decrease in perineal pain. Within 120 min, there was a significant difference in the pain levels between the three groups. Each method (acupressure, ice package and control group) is evaluated for 30 min (VAS 3), 60 min (VAS 4) and 120 min (VAS 5). Comparing these 3 methods the acupressure has significantly reduced pain after the application (VAS 3 3.20 ± 1.28 vs. 3.77 ± 1.27 vs. 4.82 ± 0.93, respectively, VAS 4 2.65 ± 1.33 vs. 3.5 ± 1.37 vs. 4.62 ± 0.97, respectively, VAS 5 2.02 ± 1.44 vs. 3.5 ± 1.37 vs. 4.57 ± 0.93, respectively, p < 0.05) CONCLUSION: Effective pain relief is achieved by applying acupressure for 10 min to the perineum and is maintained between 30, 60, and 120 min.
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Melo GAA, Aguiar LL, Silva RA, Pereira FGF, Silva FLBD, Caetano JÁ. Effects of acupuncture in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review. Rev Bras Enferm 2020; 73:e20180784. [DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the effects of acupuncture techniques in patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods: a systematic review conducted in six databases, from September to December 2017, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses’ criteria. The following descriptors were used: Acupuncture AND Chronic Renal Insufficiency AND Clinical Trial. Results: nine studies were selected; the acupuncture techniques used were auriculotherapy, electroacupuncture and acupressure aimed at improving quality of life, fatigue, sleep and clinical variables of the disease. The studies that assessed quality of life, sleep and fatigue presented significant benefits. Studies that assessed quality of life, sleep and fatigue presented significant benefits. There was no statistical significance in the improvement of serum creatinine levels and glomerular filtration rate. Methodological and assessment tools’ divergence made impossible meta-analysis Conclusions: studies reinforce the positive effect of acupuncture in improving quality of life, fatigue and sleep in patients.
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Mascarenhas VHA, Lima TR, Silva FMDE, Negreiros FDS, Santos JDM, Moura MÁP, Gouveia MTDO, Jorge HMF. Evidências científicas sobre métodos não farmacológicos para alívio a dor do parto. ACTA PAUL ENFERM 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201900048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo Identificar na literatura nacional e internacional, estudos sobre a eficácia de métodos não farmacológicos na redução da dor do parto. Métodos Revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PUBMED, SCOPUS, CINAHL, LILACS e BDENF, com recorte temporal entre os anos de 2013 a 2018, em português, inglês e espanhol. Utilizado a metodologia PICo para construir a pergunta de pesquisa e selecionar descritores controlados e não controlados, que foram combinados com os operadores booleanos “AND”, “OR” e “NOT”. Resultados Foram selecionados 19 artigos. Dentre os métodos não farmacológicos encontrados, destacam-se: a acupuntura e suas principais variações (acupressão e auriculoterapia) (29,17%), hidroterapia (25%), exercícios perineais com a bola suíça (16,67%), terapias térmicas (8,33%) e os demais métodos (20,83%). Conclusão A acupuntura e a acupressão agem tanto sobre aspectos fisiológicos da dor como sobre sua subjetividade. O banho quente de aspersão, a musicoterapia, a aromaterapia e as técnicas de respiração promovem o relaxamento e a diminuição dos níveis de ansiedade. As terapias térmicas contribuem para a analgesia local de regiões afetadas pela dor. Os exercícios na bola suíça são importantes para reduzir a dor e adotar a posição vertical, importante na progressão do trabalho de parto.
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