Lacerations and episiotomies are serious procedures requiring surgical stitches. Therefore, pain occurs during episiotomy repair. Pain during episiotomy repair also causes anxiety, which in turn exacerbates pain. The goal of pain management is to alleviate pain without experiencing side effects. Midwives and nurses responsible for labor management play an active role in the use of nonpharmacological interventions to manage pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair.
No studies in the literature have been found that combine music and chewing gum during episiotomy repair. This study aims to determine the effects of music and chewing gum during episiotomy repair on pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction.
This study will be to determine the effects of music and chewing gum during episiotomy repair on pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction.
Study participation criteria
Women aged 18-49,
Primiparous,
Having a medio-lateral episiotomy,
Women who experienced deep lacerations (anal sphincter injuries, 3rd and 4th degree lacerations) during labor,
Those who underwent operative delivery (with vacuum or forceps),
Those with visual, hearing, or sensory impairments,
Those who were not diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder but had problems,