Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Effect of Massage Therapy on Labor Pain Reduction in Primiparous Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials in Iran Publisher



Ranjbaran M1, 2 ; Khorsandi M3 ; Matourypour P4 ; Shamsi M3
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Public Health, School of Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Golestan St., Daneshgah Ave., Arak, Iran
  3. 3. Departments of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research Published:2017


Abstract

Background: Pain is a common experience for women during labor. Therefore, pain relief care for mothers during labor is very important. This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of massage therapy on labor pain reduction in primiparous women. Materials and Methods: In this meta-analysis, the databases of Web of Knowledge, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, Iranmedex, Scientific Information Database (SID), and Magiran were searched for published articles in English and Persian language up to January 2016. Among the studies, with regard to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 10 studies were selected. Data were analyzed by using Stata software version 11, and standard mean difference (SMD) of effects of massage therapy was calculated. The heterogeneity among studies was evaluated by the Chi-square based Q-test and I2statistics. Results: The results of Chi-square based on Q-test and I2statistics showed heterogeneity among studies in the latent phase (Q = 63.52, P value < 0.001 and I2 = 87.4%), active phase (Q = 26.42, P value < 0.001, and I2 = 77.3%), and transitional phase (Q = 104.84, P value <0.001, and I2 = 95.2%). Results showed that massage therapy reduces labor pain in the latent phase (SMD = -1.23, 95% CI: -1.73 to -0.74), active phase (SMD = -1.59, 95% CI: -2.06 to -1.12), and transitional phase (SMD = -1.90, 95% CI: -3.09 to -0.71). Conclusions: This study provides valid evidence for the effect of massage therapy in Iran for labor pain relief. Therefore, the use of massage therapy can be recommended in the primiparous women. © 2017 Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research.
Related Docs
1. Factors Affecting Post-Cesarean Pain Intensity in Patients at Taleghani Hospital in 2021, Journal of Obstetrics# Gynecology and Cancer Research (2023)
2. Treatment Outcomes in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials, Brain Injury (2020)
3. Prevalence of Fear of Childbirth and Its Associated Factors in Primigravidwomen: A Cross- Sectional Study, Shiraz E Medical Journal (2017)
4. The Effect of Gas Versus Charcoal Open Flames on the Induction of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Cooked Meat: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2020)
5. Use of Dalk in the Gynecological Diseases: Perspectives of Persian Medicine, Traditional and Integrative Medicine (2019)
Experts (# of related papers)
View all Related Experts
Mohammad Arbabi (1)
Malihe Tabarrai (1)