Effectiveness of acupoint hot compress on early puerperal rehabilitation of parturients after natural childbirth: study protocol for a prospective, multi-center, randomized controlled clinical trial
Abstract:Background: Early puerperal rehabilitation can interfere with a woman's ability to care for herself and her infant. Acupoint hot compress, with a combination of acupoints and natural physical agent heat, has significant potential to alleviate symptoms experienced during early puerperium. Current evidence regarding the effects of acupoint hot compress therapy on early puerperal rehabilitation is insufficient. The aim of this study is to address this with a multicenter design and large sample size. Methods: This… Show more
“…The institutional review board at each site approved the trial protocol ( Supplement 1 ). 9 Written informed consent was obtained from each participant. We followed the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials ( CONSORT ) reporting guideline.…”
This randomized clinical trial evaluates urinary retention, uterine contraction pain, depressive symptoms, and lactation after acupoint hot compress treatment in women during their early postpartum period.
“…The institutional review board at each site approved the trial protocol ( Supplement 1 ). 9 Written informed consent was obtained from each participant. We followed the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials ( CONSORT ) reporting guideline.…”
This randomized clinical trial evaluates urinary retention, uterine contraction pain, depressive symptoms, and lactation after acupoint hot compress treatment in women during their early postpartum period.
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