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Abstract
Objective
To examine the effects of massage on childbirth satisfaction in women with a healthy single fetus.
Methods
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, databases in English and Persian (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of science, SID, Magiran) were systematically searched until April 28, 2022. The risk of bias for each study was assessed using Cochran's handbook and meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software and the quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach.
Results
A total of 2286 articles were found after searching the relevant databases; among them 1319, 931, and 36 articles were screened by reviewing their titles, abstracts, and full texts, respectively. Finally, 6 articles with a sample size of 615 participants were included in this systematic review. The results of a meta-analysis on dichotomous data (OR: 4.95, 95% CI: 1.86–13.17, two trials, 110 women) and another meta-analysis on continuous data (SMD: 0.92; 95% CI: 0.20–1.65, three trials, 260 women) showed that massage had a statistically significant effect on improving childbirth satisfaction.
Conclusion
The results of this meta-analysis indicated that massage significantly improved labor satisfaction in the intervention group compared to the control group. Researchers are suggested to carry out well-designed clinical trials, use reliable tools such as the Labor Agentry Scale and Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale (MCSRS) to assess the effect of massage on childbirth satisfaction, and report side effects of massage in the participants as a separate outcome in future studies.
期刊介绍：
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.
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