The effect of heat therapy on pain intensity, duration of labor during first stage among primiparous women and Apgar scores: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Heat therapy may help in reducing pain during labor as it blocks the receptors of pain, according to gate control theory. This systematic review and metaanalysis study aims to evaluate the effect of heat therapy (HT) systematically and critically on pain intensity, duration of labor dur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Publishing
2022-11-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Midwifery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.europeanjournalofmidwifery.eu/The-effect-of-heat-therapy-on-pain-intensity-duration-of-labor-during-first-stage,156487,0,2.html |