Patient Perspectives on Post-Surgical Pain Management After C-section Using Non-Pharmacological Methods
Regmi Khadka, Neeta; Acharya, Deepa (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024122338089
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024122338089
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The purpose of this study was to describe the non-pharmacological methods used by patients in managing post-surgical pain after a C-section. The aim of this study was to produce more knowledge on how to improve post-surgical pain management in patients after C-section.
The method used in this study was descriptive literature review. Data for this study was collected through different academic databases, such as CINAHL and Medline along with a manual search. A total of 12 articles were analyzed using inductive content analysis, which were included in this study. Two inductive content analysis tables were created, each containing two main categories and several generic categories that answered the research questions. The research questions were “What are the non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a C-section applied by patients?” and “How beneficial are the non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a C- section applied by patients?”.
The result showed two main themes: The first category focused on non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a C-section, which were derived from 7 generic categories and 29 sub-categories, and the second category focused the benefits of those non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a c-section, which were derived from 12 generic categories and 50 subcategories.
Our findings concluded that non-pharmacological methods effectively managed post cesarean pain, reduced anxiety, and supported recovery, offering cost effective and accessible options that reduced medication reliance and improved patient satisfaction. Further research is needed on non-pharmacological methods, as limited studies were found on many of these approaches.
The method used in this study was descriptive literature review. Data for this study was collected through different academic databases, such as CINAHL and Medline along with a manual search. A total of 12 articles were analyzed using inductive content analysis, which were included in this study. Two inductive content analysis tables were created, each containing two main categories and several generic categories that answered the research questions. The research questions were “What are the non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a C-section applied by patients?” and “How beneficial are the non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a C- section applied by patients?”.
The result showed two main themes: The first category focused on non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a C-section, which were derived from 7 generic categories and 29 sub-categories, and the second category focused the benefits of those non-pharmacological methods for managing post-surgical pain after a c-section, which were derived from 12 generic categories and 50 subcategories.
Our findings concluded that non-pharmacological methods effectively managed post cesarean pain, reduced anxiety, and supported recovery, offering cost effective and accessible options that reduced medication reliance and improved patient satisfaction. Further research is needed on non-pharmacological methods, as limited studies were found on many of these approaches.