Atefeh Ebrahimian , Fatemeh Razavinia , Mina Iravani
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Results were synthesized using a fixed-effects model with standardized mean differences, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I² index. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the risk of bias tool outlined in the Cochrane Guidelines.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>3 studies, including 370 women, were included in the meta-analysis. Three studies evaluated the effect of acupressure on perineal pain after childbirth, before and immediately after the intervention. Based on this analysis, there is a significant difference before and after the intervention with I2 = 70 % heterogeneity [SMD −0.34, 95 % CI (-0.58, −0.10)]. Two studies evaluated the effect of acupressure on perineal pain after childbirth, before and one hour after the intervention. Based on this analysis, there is a significant difference before and after the intervention with I2 = 81 % heterogeneity [SMD −1.64, 95 % CI (-2.06,-1.22)].</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Acupressure is an effective method for managing perineal pain after childbirth, with a noticeable reduction in pain intensity immediately after the intervention. 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The effect of acupressure on postpartum perineal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background
Perineal pain is one of the natural complications after childbirth. This pain can cause problems by creating limitations and the inability of the mother to take care of herself and the baby. In this study, the effect of acupressure on perineal pain after childbirth has been investigated.
Methods
To identify relevant studies, a systematic search was conducted in international databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library (Central), Web of Science, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Scopus, as well as Persian databases such as SID, Magiran, and IranDoc, up to 2023. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis, while non-randomized studies, pilot trials, case reports, and guidelines were excluded. Results were synthesized using a fixed-effects model with standardized mean differences, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I² index. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the risk of bias tool outlined in the Cochrane Guidelines.
Results
3 studies, including 370 women, were included in the meta-analysis. Three studies evaluated the effect of acupressure on perineal pain after childbirth, before and immediately after the intervention. Based on this analysis, there is a significant difference before and after the intervention with I2 = 70 % heterogeneity [SMD −0.34, 95 % CI (-0.58, −0.10)]. Two studies evaluated the effect of acupressure on perineal pain after childbirth, before and one hour after the intervention. Based on this analysis, there is a significant difference before and after the intervention with I2 = 81 % heterogeneity [SMD −1.64, 95 % CI (-2.06,-1.22)].
Conclusion
Acupressure is an effective method for managing perineal pain after childbirth, with a noticeable reduction in pain intensity immediately after the intervention. However, the study's limitations, such as heterogeneity in acupressure points and the small number of studies included, need to be considered.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.