Effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique on pain reduction among post-Cesarean mothers in Mehsana district hospitals.
Siva Subramanian N, Prema Balusamy, Niki Dineshbhai Prajapati, Kuppusamy P, Mahalakshmi B, Sivagami Ramanathan, Padma P
Bioinformation January 1, 2024 DOI: 10.6026/9732063002001853
Summary
Benson's Relaxation Technique significantly alleviates pain for post-cesarean mothers, with 76.66% of participants in the experimental group reporting no pain after just three days of practice. In a study involving 60 primiparous mothers aged 21-35, those who engaged in this non-pharmacological intervention experienced marked pain reduction compared to the control group, where most continued to feel mild to moderate discomfort. This structured meditation-based approach demonstrates promising potential for enhancing maternal healthcare and improving recovery outcomes after cesarean deliveries.
Abstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of Benson's Relaxation Technique in reducing pain levels among post-cesarean mothers admitted to selected hospitals in Mehsana District. Using a quasi-experimental design, 60 primiparous post-cesarean mothers aged 21-35 were divided into experimental and control groups, with 30 participants in each group. The experimental group received Benson's Relaxation Technique, a structured meditation-based intervention, for 10 minutes twice daily over three days. Pain levels were assessed using the Modified Comfort Behaviour Pain Scale pre- and post-intervention. Results indicated a significant reduction in pain levels in the experimental group compared to the control group, with 76.66% of the experimental group reporting no pain post-intervention, while the majority of the control group continued to experience mild to moderate pain. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference in pain reduction between the groups (t = 20.97, p < 0.001).