Therapeutic Showering in Labor

Stark, Mary Ann

doi:10.1177/1054773812471972

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“…Contractions were palpated in the shower by the health care provider, but were not felt by the parturients. The authors reinforce the need for further research in the effects of therapeutic showering during labour (Stark, 2013).…”

Section: Safety and Benefits Of Hydrotherapysupporting

confidence: 61%

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Hydrotherapy as a Nursing Intervention for Labour Pain

Cowan

Heale

Horrigan

et al. 2017

DRHJ

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This literature review provides a brief history of hydrotherapy during labour, a summary of the existing literature, and implications for practice. The objective of the literature review is to explore the evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of hydrotherapy as a method to alleviate labour pain during the first stage of labour. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted in August 2016 using CINAHL, ProQuest, and MedLine databases. Keywords used were: hydrotherapy, water immersion, intrapartum, labour and/or nurse with truncation and Boolean methods. The inclusion criteria for the search were: articles available in English, accessible electronically, peer-reviewed, and with year restrictions of 2005-2016. The search yielded one practice guideline, four recommendations from regulatory colleges, three systematic reviews, and five single studies. The author concludes that hydrotherapy for low risk parturients is a safe and effective method of pain control that empowers nurses and promotes positive patient outcomes.

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Section: Safety and Benefits Of Hydrotherapysupporting

confidence: 61%

“…Additionally, Stark (2013) explored the effects of showering during labour using a pretest-posttest single group design at a small community hospital in Michigan. Twenty-four women were observed for pain and level of comfort.…”

Section: Safety and Benefits Of Hydrotherapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Hydrotherapy as a Nursing Intervention for Labour Pain

Cowan

Heale

Horrigan

et al. 2017

DRHJ

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“…In the present study, the participants who received hydrotherapy had a more positive feeling about labor. Stark (2013) applied therapeutic showering for 30 min in 24 pregnant women during the active phase of the labor process in his study. A comparison of the situation between the pre-application and post-application indicated that there was a significant reduction in tension and anxiety, whereas relaxation and coping with labor improved.…”

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An Assessment of the Effects of Hydrotherapy During the Active Phase of Labor on the Labor Process and Parenting Behavior

2017

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This study was conducted to assess the effect on labor process and parenting behavior of hydrotherapy applied during the active phase of labor. This quasi-experimental study was conducted by using an equivalent comparison group ( n = 40). The participants in the experimental group whose cervical dilation was 5 cm were taken to the hydrotherapy tub. This application continued until cervical dilation reached 10 cm. The Participants Questionnaire, The Birth Follow-up Questionnaire, The Postpartum ]collection tools. The duration of the active phase and second stage of labor was extremely short in the experimental group in comparison with the equivalent comparison group ( p = .001). The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores of the experimental group were lower than those of the equivalent comparison group when cervical dilation was 6 cm and 10 cm ( p = .001). The experimental group also displayed more positive parenting behavior and positive labor feeling ( p = .001).

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“…The literature provided evidence that comfort measures increase comfort, reduce anxiety, and reduce stress (Apostolo & Kolcaba, 2009;Dowd et al, 2007;Kolcaba et al, 2006;Kolcaba et al, 2004). The literature also provided strong evidence that support the positive effects of comfort on pain during labor (Chuntharapat et al, 2007;Citkovitz et al, 2009;Khresheh, 2010;Mollamahmutoğlu et al, 2012, Ragnar et al, 2006Stark, 2013) and the possible effects of pain reduction on postpartum outcomes (Dahlen et al, 2007). Current literature inferred that childbirth education can have positive effects on maternal expectations and perceptions of the birth experience (Byrne et al, 2014;Koehn, 2008;Martin & Robb, 2013;Stoll & Hall, 2012).…”

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Effects of Comfort Education on Maternal Comfort and Labor Pain

Garlock¹,

Arthurs²,

Bass³

2017

J Perinat Educ

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The effects of providing education regarding comfort options available in the hospital setting on level of maternal comfort and pain during labor were explored in a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest comparison group design (N = 80). No significant difference was found in maternal comfort or pain between the intervention group that received comfort education and the control group. Comfort education did result in change for plans to maintain comfort during labor (p = .000), an increased use of comfort measures during labor (p = .000), and an increased probability of continuation with original plans for pain control during labor. Providing education for maintaining comfort during labor can allow women to make informed choices during labor.

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Therapeutic Showering in Labor

Cited by 12 publications

References 38 publications

Hydrotherapy as a Nursing Intervention for Labour Pain

Hydrotherapy as a Nursing Intervention for Labour Pain

An Assessment of the Effects of Hydrotherapy During the Active Phase of Labor on the Labor Process and Parenting Behavior

Effects of Comfort Education on Maternal Comfort and Labor Pain

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