The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Physiological Parameters, Pain and Anxiety After Cesarean Section
Caesarean section is a surgical procedure that can be performed before or during birth in cases where the life of the mother and fetus is threatened or upon the request of the mother and father. One of the most common problems after cesarean section is abdominal pain. Progressive relaxation exercises are a method that allows certain muscle groups in the body to first contract and then relax. Progressive relaxation exercises have been proven to have positive effects on anxiety. By applying progressive relaxation exercises, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated; Thus, heart and respiratory rate and blood pressure can be kept within normal limits. This study will be conducted to determine the physiological parameters, pain and anxiety levels of progressive relaxation exercises, one of the non-pharmacological methods, on women giving birth by cesarean section.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion criteria; of postpartum women;  Being between the ages of 20-35, Primiparous pregnancy Having a transverse cesarean section, It should be taken at the 8th hour postoperatively: since mobilization occurs at the 6th hour after the surgery, it should be taken from the 8th hour postoperatively to prevent fatigue in the woman's extremities and to avoid any health problems (nausea-vomiting, headache-waistache) that prevent her from doing the exercises. Primary school graduate, No mental disability or communication problems. Exclusion criteria;  1. Those who have an open wound on their body and/or a diagnosis of allergic disease on their skin, 2. Puerperal complications (bleeding, infection, fever), 3. Those with cardiac arrhythmia and a pacemaker, 4. At risk of experiencing convulsions; Those with diseases such as eclampsia and epilepsy, 5. Those with kidney or liver disease, 6. Those who have practiced progressive relaxation exercises before, 7. Morbidly obese (BKI over 40), 8. Women using chronic opioids, antidepressants, and psychoactive drugs were not included in the study. - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: Female - MinimumAge: 20 Years - MaximumAge: 35 Years - StdAgeList: Adult