{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Effect of Low-Frequency Pulsed Electrotherapy Combined with Acupoint Nursing on Postpartum Urinary Retention in Patients with Vaginal Delivery.
{Author}: Zhu X;Shen Q;
{Journal}: Int Urogynecol J
{Volume}: 35
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 2024 Jun 11
{Factor}: 1.932
{DOI}: 10.1007/s00192-024-05804-5
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>This study was carried out to investigate the effect of low-frequency pulsed electrotherapy combined with acupoint massage on postpartum urinary retention (PUR).<BR><B>METHODS: </B>The patients were divided into control group, intervention group 1, and intervention group 2 according to the nursing method. The control group received conventional postpartum care, intervention group 1 received conventional postpartum care and low frequency pulsed electrotherapy, and intervention group 2 received conventional postpartum care, low-frequency pulsed electrotherapy, and Shuidao point massage. The bladder function, comfort score, and quality of life score before and after intervention were compared among the three groups.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The bladder function, comfort level, and quality of life of intervention group 1 and intervention group 2 after nursing were significantly better than those of the control group. In addition, intervention group 2 had better bladder function than intervention group 1, with lower residual urine volume and higher bladder compliance. In the Kolcaba score, the mental dimension of intervention group 2 was significantly higher than that of intervention group 1. In terms of QOL scores, the social function, physical function, and state of material life scores of intervention group 2 were significantly higher than those of intervention group 1.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Low-frequency pulsed electrotherapy combined with acupoint massage can significantly improve the bladder function, comfort, and quality of life of patients with PUR.