Effect of Benson’s Relaxation Therapy (BRT) on Post Caesarean Section Pain and Stress

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is exciting and unique period in a woman’s life. During this period women’s bodyundergo different anatomical and physiological changes. When there are some risk associated with normalvaginal delivery to mother and baby than caesarean section is required. Many mother encounter with variousdiscomfort after caesarean delivery such as pain, stress, mood changes, postpartum depression. This studywas conducted to evaluate the effect of Benson’s relaxation therapy on level of pain and stress among postcaesarean section mothers.Method: A quasi experimental study was done with total 60 participant: 30 in each experimental andcontrol group were enlisted with the help of convenient sampling method. Samples are randomly allocatedto both group. The tool for data collection includes, socio demographic and maternal variables, Numericalpain rating scale for pain assessment and Modified Hung’s postpartum scale to assess stress level. Preinterventionalassessment done for both group. Post interventional pain and stress was assessed on third dayby using same tool.Conclusion: This study concluded that there is constructive outcome of BRT in lessening pain and stress levelamong post caesarean section mothers. So to reliving such symptoms, this procedure can be implemented inhospital setting as it is simple and easy to use and practice, non expensive.