Effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique on pain reduction among post-Cesarean mothers in Mehsana district hospitals.
N Siva Subramanian, Prema Balusamy, Niki Dineshbhai Prajapati, P Kuppusamy, B Mahalakshmi, Sivagami Ramanathan, P Padma
Bioinformation 2024 DOI: 10.6026/9732063002001853 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 60 |
| Population | Primiparous post-cesarean mothers aged 21-35 in Mehsana District hospitals |
| Intervention | Benson's Relaxation Technique |
| Dose | 10 minutes twice daily |
| Duration | Three-day intervention |
| Keywords | Benson's relaxation technique Maternal healthcare Non-pharmacological intervention Pain reduction Post-cesarean pain |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Benson's Relaxation Technique significantly reduced pain levels in post-cesarean mothers, with 76.66% of the experimental group reporting no pain post-intervention compared to persistent mild to moderate pain in the control group. |
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).