Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity, Anxiety Level and Sleep Quality among Post Caesarean Women
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Pain, sleep disturbances, and anxiety are the most complains of the women post caesarian section (Cs). Benson’s relaxation technique is one of the non pharmacological pain management strategies, reducing the side effects of analgesics and pain intensity in post caesarean mothers. Administering Benson’s relaxation therapy can have an effect on pain among post caesarean mothers. The aim of the study: assess effect of Benson relaxation technique on Pain intensity, anxiety level and sleep quality among post caesarean women. Research Design: A quasi- study design (pre and post intervention). Sitting: The study was conducted in obstetric and gynecological department at Ismailia University Hospital. The study sample: convenience sample included 160 women undergoing Cs was recruited. Randomly assigned 80 women who received Benson relaxation technique and 80 women who received standard hospital routine care. Tools: Five tools were used for data collection: personal and socio demographic data, visual analogue scale (VAS), Pain Rating Index (PRI), Hospital Anxiety Scale, and Groningen Sleep Quality Scale and Benson relaxation technique. Results: The main results yielded in a significant difference effect of Benson's relaxation technique when applied among post cesarean section women on reducing level of anxiety of the study group. Conclusion: the Benson relaxation technique had a a highly statistically in reducing intensity level of pain , level of anxiety and improving quality of sleep among post CS women in the study group than the control group. Recommendations Benson’s Relaxation Technique should be incorporated in the nursing intervention protocols post-Cs women.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Institutions: Suez Canal University, Port Said University, Helwan University
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4294100748