Effect Of Hot Water Foot Bath Applied İn The Early Period After Cesarean Section On Pain, Fatigue And Gas Release

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of hot water foot bath applied in the early period after cesarean section on pain, fatigue and gas release.The sample of the research consisted of 80 women who gave birth by cesarean section. 'Descriptive Information Form', 'Numerical Rating Scale', 'Visual Analogue Scale for Fatigue', 'Experimental Group Patient Follow-up Form', 'Control Group Patient Follow-up Form' were used as data collection tools. It was determined that the hot water foot bath applied in the early period after cesarean section reduced the level of pain and fatigue, and had no effect on gas release.

Inclusion Criteria:T.C. citizen ofover 18 years oldNo history of any medical illnessReceiving spinal anesthesia in cesarean sectionNo complications during or after cesarean sectionThose who have not had any problems during pregnancyNo mental handicap or perception problems and no communication difficultiesWomen who do not release gas before applying a hot water foot bathExclusion Criteria:Those who have intestinal discomfort during pregnancy and before pregnancy, have undergone intestinal surgeryGas-releasing before hot water footbath applicationsensory lossWounds and/or lesions on their feetThose with vascular diseases