Comparing the effect of acupressure with or without ice in LI-4 point on labour pain and anxiety levels during labour: a randomised controlled trial

Mirzaee, Firoozeh; Hasaroeih, Fatemeh Esmaeilinejad; Mirzaee, Moghaddameh; Ghazanfarpour, Masumeh

doi:10.1080/01443615.2020.1747412

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“…However, in the study, no difference was found between the groups in terms of physical, psychospiritual, and sociocultural comfort levels and state anxiety level. Similarly, in their study, Mirzaee et al (2021) reported that acupressure and ice massage applied to Hegu (LI4) point for 30 minutes did not have an effect on anxiety level. 8 This situation can be explained by the placebo effect of the equal amount of interest and support provided to the pregnant women in both groups.…”

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“…Similarly, in their study, Mirzaee et al (2021) reported that acupressure and ice massage applied to Hegu (LI4) point for 30 minutes did not have an effect on anxiety level. 8 This situation can be explained by the placebo effect of the equal amount of interest and support provided to the pregnant women in both groups. As no study was encountered in the literature which examined the effect of ice massage applied to SP6 point on childbirth comfort, comparisons were made with studies that investigated the effects of various non-pharmacological methods on comfort in childbirth.…”

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“…3 There are also other studies in which cold massage was applied to Hegu (LI4) point other than SP6 point. 8,12,13,19,26,27 In the studies conducted by Dehcheshmeh and Rafiei (2015), Indumathi (2018), and Afefy (2015), it was reported that ice massage applied to Hegu point for 29 minutes reduced labor pain more compared to the control group. 13,26,28 In the study they conducted, Hajiamimi et al (2012) applied ice massage to Hegu point for 10 minutes in 2-minute rotations, followed by a 15-minute break.…”

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“…These techniques draw increasing attention in terms of decreasing childbirth-related complications such as reducing labor pain, shortening the duration of the labor, and alleviating anxiety. 8,9 According to the traditional Chinese medicine, vital energy of the body which regulates bodily functions flows through channels called meridians. By applying pressure to certain points on the body, the clogging of these channels can be eliminated.…”

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The Effect of Ice Massage Applied to SP6 Point on Labor Pain, Labor Comfort, Labor Duration, and Anxiety

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Objective: In the study, it was aimed to determine the effect of ice massage applied to SP6 point during labor on labor pain, labor comfort, labor duration, and anxiety. Design: A single blind, randomized controlled experimental trial Setting and Participants: 100 primiparas, 50 in the intervention group and 50 in the control group, with 4-5 cm cervical dilatations were included in the study. Ice massage was applied to the SP6 point of the pregnant women in the intervention group at 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm dilatations during three contractions. Measurement Tools: The Pregnant Information Form, VAS, the Partograph Form, Childbirth Comfort Questionnaire (CCQ), and the State Anxiety Scale were used to collect data. Result: It was found that VAS scores of the pregnant women in the intervention group were significantly lower compared to the control group following the intervention at 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm cervical dilatations (p=0.001, p=0.003, p<0.001, respectively). Total CCQ and comfort level scores of the pregnant women in the intervention group at 8-9 cm cervical dilatation were determined to be significantly higher compared to the control group (p=0.044,p=0.027, respectively). In addition, it was determined that as the anxiety levels of the pregnant women increased, their total comfort score decreased (p<0.05). Conclusions: It was found that ice application to SP6 point during stage 1 of childbirth decreased labor pain and provided positive comfort. Therefore, this method can be used as a safe and effective midwife intervention in childbirth.

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“…It seems that this complementary medicine reduces pain by raising pain thresholds in humans. 22 It improves the release of neuro-hormonal factors, including adenosine, γ-aminobutyric acid, opioid peptide, acetylcholine, nitric oxide, noradrenaline, and dopamine. 23 24 In addition, acupuncture suppresses serum estradiol levels.…”

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Overview of the Effect of Complementary Medicine on Treating or Mitigating the Risk of Endometriosis

Mirzaee

Ahmadi

2021

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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Objective Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent chronic inflammatory disease with symptoms such as pelvic pain, which affect the physical, emotional, and social health of women in reproductive age. The current overview article aims to explore the effect of complementary medicine on the treatment or in mitigating the risk of endometriosis. Methods This is an overview article done in Iran. Two separate researchers systematically searched 3 databases (Medline, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register Trials) until September 2020. The methodological quality of each study was assessed using the assessment of multiple systematic reviews (AMSTAR) tool. Results The results of two reviews suggested that physical activity, tobacco smoking, diet, coffee and caffeine intake had no effect on mitigating the risk of endometriosis or improving its treatment, but acupuncture successfully reduced pain and related marker (serum CA-125) levels. Conclusion As endometriosis is an annoying disease with many complications and is hard to diagnose and treat, related studies in complementary medicine can help patients with endometriosis. Based on the relevant literature review, among the complementary medicine available for the treatment or to mitigate the risk of endometriosis, only acupuncture seems to alleviate the pain of endometriosis.

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Reducing Labor Anxiety with Auriculotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study

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Ghaemmaghami

Sheikhganbari

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Chin. J. Integr. Med.

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Comparing the effect of acupressure with or without ice in LI-4 point on labour pain and anxiety levels during labour: a randomised controlled trial

Cited by 9 publications

References 11 publications

The Effect of Ice Massage Applied to SP6 Point on Labor Pain, Labor Comfort, Labor Duration, and Anxiety

The Effect of Ice Massage Applied to SP6 Point on Labor Pain, Labor Comfort, Labor Duration, and Anxiety

Overview of the Effect of Complementary Medicine on Treating or Mitigating the Risk of Endometriosis

Reducing Labor Anxiety with Auriculotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study

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