Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Introduction: Currently there has been an increased interest from mothers and their environment, by the application of other non-invasive analgesic methods. Therefore, it is a major issue for health professionals related to delivery care, which should develop the skills necessary to help those women who choose childbirth alternative promoted by the application of analgesic action.Objectives: We sought to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the main alternatives analgesic delivery that literature offers us.Methods: We performed a literature search in the following databases: Medline, Pubmed, The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and Ebsco.Results: The studies surveyed reflect that different alternatives as applying analgesic electrotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapy or thermotherapy in childbirth are moderate effective in reducing pain.Conclusions: The application of alternative analgesic action is proven effective, however, it is necessary the development of larger clinical studies with a methodology agreed to endorse the effectiveness of such interventions.
Source: Enfermería Global
Author: Carmen Carrera Castro
Language: Spanish
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2098039350