Ignite Creation Date:
2024-06-16 @ 11:47 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:30 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06421233
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-05-20
First Post:
2024-05-08
Brief Title:
The Effect of Endorphin Massage Applied to Postpartum Women on Anxiety and Fatigue Levels
Sponsor:
TC Erciyes University
Organization:
TC Erciyes University
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Endorphin Massage Applied to Postpartum Women on Anxiety and Fatigue Levels
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The postpartum period especially in the first few weeks can be a difficult period for mothers to adapt to the new situation of having a baby During this process physiological psychological and social changes occur in the mothers body While many mothers adapt to these changes easily some mothers may experience psychological disorders at different levelsAmong these anxiety and depression are the most common diseases Anxiety can negatively affect mothers especially during birth and the postpartum periodDuring the postpartum period nurses have the opportunity to improve maternal and infant health by recognizing and treating anxietyPhysical symptoms associated with postpartum anxiety include fatigue irritability difficulty concentrating and sleep disturbances However during the vaginal birth process mothers may feel tired in the early postpartum period as the pregnant woman spends a lot of energy by staying hungry for a long time When the literature was examined it was determined that endorphin massage reduces back pain in pregnant women reduces anxiety level in pregnant women accelerates the involution process in the postpartum period and has positive effects on postpartum depressionSimilar to endorphin massage it has been determined that back massage reduces back pain in the postpartum period and provides the mother with both physiological and psychological relief In addition no study has been found examining the effect of endorphin massage applied to postpartum women on anxiety levels and fatigue in the postpartum period Therefore this study aimed to determine the effect of endorphin massage applied to postpartum women who gave birth vaginally on postpartum anxiety and fatigue levels
Detailed Description:
Birth is a very important experience in a womans life The postpartum period is a period of 6-8 weeks after birth During this process physiological psychological and social changes occur in the puerperal womans body While many postpartum women easily adapt to these changes some postpartum women may experience psychological disorders at different levels Anxiety can negatively affect postpartum women especially during birth and the postpartum period Although it is generally desirable to experience anxiety at a normal and mild level excessive anxiety can tire the individual emotionallyIn addition postpartum women may feel tired in the early postpartum period due to the pregnant woman fasting for a long time and spending too much energy during the vaginal birth processThis situation can be caused by many physical psychological and situational factors Postpartum fatigue can lead to deterioration in the general health of the mother and her baby as well as other serious problemsPostpartum fatigue negatively affects womens physical and mental functions wound healing self-care skills and behaviors energy motivation and cognitive status adaptation to motherhood baby care behaviors relationships with marriage and family members including sexuality work performance and quality of life is a symptomIn this process applications applied to postpartum women increase the quality of life by reducing fatigueEndorphin massage is among the practices performed to improve the quality of life of women during the postpartum period Endorphin is a natural painkiller known as the happiness hormone which is similar to opioids secreted by the body reduces pain provides relaxation protects the body against infections accelerates metabolism It is known that massage increases endorphin levels by having a relaxing effect on the muscles Endorphin massage increases the release of endorphins allowing the individual to relax relaxing the muscles and reducing pain Endorphin massage is a light massage technique that can increase the release of oxytocin and endorphin hormones and provide a feeling of calmness and comfort When the literature was examined it was determined that endorphin massage reduces back pain in pregnant women reduces anxiety level in pregnant women accelerates the involution process in the postpartum period and has positive effects on postpartum depressionSimilar to endorphin massage it has been determined that back massage reduces back pain in the postpartum period and provides the mother with both physiological and psychological relief In addition no study has been found examining the effect of endorphin massage applied to postpartum women on anxiety levels and fatigue in the postpartum period Therefore this study aimed to determine the effect of endorphin massage applied to postpartum women who gave birth vaginally on postpartum anxiety and fatigue levels
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None