KIAN Journal
Vol 2 No 2 (2023): KIAN JOURNAL (September 2023)

Application of Foot Massage in Reducing Pain After Cesarean Section Surgery in Postpartum Women

Luthfi Ryaswati (Profesi Ners, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas 'Aisyiyah Surakarta)
Anjar Nurrohmah (Program Studi Pendidikan Profesi Ners Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Sectio Caesarea (SC) is a way of delivering a fetus by making an incision in the uterine wall through the front wall of the abdomen. SC delivery has an impact on both mother and baby. Post-SC mothers will experience pain. The pain usually appears 4-6 hours after the delivery process is complete. Foot massage is one of the massage measures developed and implemented in hospitals for non-pharmacological pain management. Objective: Knowing the results of the application of foot massage techniques in reducing pain after cesarean section surgery in postpartum women. Methods: This application uses a descriptive case study method, with a total application sample of 2 respondents. This application was carried out for 2 days, with each day lasting 20 minutes. Results: The results of the application showed that both respondents before and after being given foot massage decreased from the moderate to mild category. Conclusion: There is an effect of foot massage on reducing pain after Sectio Caesarea surgery in postpartum women in the Cempaka Room of RSUD Dr. Soehadi Prijonegoro Sragen.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kian

Publisher

Subject

Nursing

Description

KIAN Journal is an electronic journal published by Inspirasi El Burhani Foundation, Ciamis, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. KIAN Journal is an open-access and scientific peer-reviewed journal published annually (March and September). Jurnal KIAN accepts related writings: Surgical medical nursing, Emergency ...