Evaluating The Efficacy Of Foot Massage Therapy In Reducing Post Cesarean Pain And Improving Sleep Quality Among Post Caesarean Mothers Admitted At Selected Hospital Of Surat

Abstract

Background: Cesarean section (C-section) is a common surgical procedure that often leads to postoperative pain, disturbed sleep and delaying recovery. Cesarean section (C section) is among the most frequently performed surgical procedures globally, accounting for approximately 21% of all births worldwide [World Health Organization (WHO) 2021]. Non-pharmacological methods such as foot massage therapy have been shown to enhance comfort, reduce pain and improve sleep quality. Aim: To reduce Post Cesarean Section Pain and improve Quality of sleep among Post Cesarean Mothers admitted at selected hospital of Surat. Methodology: Quasi-experimental, Quantitative pre-test post-test control group design was employed to assess the effectiveness of Foot Massage Therapy on Post Caesarean Section pain and Quality of sleep among Post Caesarean Mother. The study was conducted in a selected hospital of Surat. Population and Sampling: The study population comprised post cesarean section mothers in postnatal ward of selected hospital of Surat. A non-probability purposive sampling technique with 220 samples. Results: The intervention produced a significant effect on the experimental group. Post-test scores decreased from 8.28 ± 1.15 and 10.98 ± 1.54 to 1.85 ± 0.76 and 3.09 ± 1.65, respectively (t = 57.67–41.16, p < 0.001). Compared with the control group (9.99 ± 1.57), the experimental group’s post-test scores were significantly lower (mean difference = -6.90, t = -31.80, p < 0.001), demonstrating a substantial and statistically significant improvement. Conclusion: These findings clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of Foot Massage Therapy in significantly reducing pain and improve sleep quality among post cesarean mothers in the experimental group compared to those who received only routine care.