The Effect of Use Colored Abdominal Drape and NonStress Tests' Belt on Non-Stress Test Parameters and Maternal Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Study

Abstract

Aim: This study was aimed to determine the effects of use colored abdominal drape and non-stress tests' belt on maternal anxiety and non-stress test parameters. Methods: Designed as a randomized controlled trial, was conducted between December 2021 and February 2022. As per the power analysis, the research sample was comprised of 220 pregnant women, including 110 in the experimental and 110 in the control groups. During the non-stress test procedure, a colored abdominal drape and non-stress test belt prepared as intervention material were applied to the pregnant women in the experimental group. No intervention was applied to the control group other than routine non-stress testing. Data were collected using a personal information form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Non-Stress Test Parameters registration form. Results: After the intervention, the total mean score of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory of the pregnant women was compared and it was found that the difference both within the group and between the groups was statistically significant in favor of the experimental group (p <0.001). According to the comparison of nonstress test parameters (acceleration-deceleration number, fetal heart rate number) and non-stress test results (reactive, nonreactive) groups, the difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). When the satisfaction levels of the pregnant women regarding the use of colored abdominal drape and non-stress tests’ belt were evaluated, it was determined that they were satisfied with the use of colored cover and colored non-stress tests’ belts during the non-stress test procedure and they wanted the same application to continue in the subsequent non-stress test procedures. Conclusion and Suggestions: As a result of the study, it was determined that the use of colored abdominal drape and non-stress tests' belt prepared prepared according to the baby's sex during the non-stress test procedure was effective in reducing the state anxiety levels in pregnant women. Accordingly, in order to reduce the state anxiety of women, it can be suggested that the use of disposable colored abdominal drape and belts should be widespread in non-stress test rooms.

Keywords

• Abdominal Drape
• Maternal Anxiety
• Midwife
• Non-stress Tests

Renkli Abdominal Örtü ve Kemer Kullanımının Non-Stress Test Parametreleri ve Maternal Kaygıya Etkisi: Randomize Kontrollü Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Amaç: Bu araştırma, renkli abdominal örtü ve kemer kullanımının non-stress test parametreleri ve maternal kaygıya etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı. Yöntem: Randomize kontrollü olarak tasarlanan çalışma, Aralık 2021-Şubat 2022 tarihleri arasında yürütüldü. Araştırmanın örneklemini güç analizi ile belirlenen 110 deney, 110 kontrol grubunda olmak üzere toplam 220 gebe oluşturdu. Non-stress test işlemi esnasında, deney grubundaki gebelere, girişim materyali olarak hazırlanan renkli abdominal örtü ve non-stress test kemeri uygulandı. Kontrol grubuna rutin non-stress test uygulaması dışında herhangi bir girişim uygulanmadı. Veriler kişisel bilgi formu, Durumluk Kaygı Envanteri ve Non-Stress Test Parametreleri kayıt formu kullanılarak toplandı. Bulgular: Girişim sonrası gebelerin Durumluk Kaygı Envanteri toplam puan ortalaması karşılaştırıldı ve hem grup içi hem de gruplar arasındaki farkın deney grubu lehine istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olduğu bulundu (p <0.001). Non-stress test parametreleri ile (akserelasyon-deselerasyon sayısı, fetal kalp atım hızı sayısı) non-stress test sonucu karşılaştırmalarına göre (reaktif, nonreaktif) gruplar arasında farkın istatistiksel olarak önemli olmadığı belirlendi (p>0.05). Gebelerin renkli abdominal örtü ve non-stress test kemeri kullanımına yönelik memnuniyet düzeyleri değerlendirildiğinde non-stress test işlemi boyunca renkli örtü ile renkli non-stress test kemeri kullanımından memnun oldukları ve sonraki non-stress test işlemlerinde de aynı uygulamanın devam etmesini istedikleri belirlendi. Sonuç ve Öneriler: Çalışma sonucunda non-stress test işlemi esnasında bebek cinsiyetine göre hazırlanmış abdominal örtü ve non-stress test kemeri kullanımının gebelerdeki durumluk kaygı düzeylerinin düşmesinde etkili olduğu belirlendi. Buna göre kadınların durumluk kaygılarını azaltmak amacıyla non-stress test odalarında tek kullanımlık renkli örtü ve kemer kullanımının yaygınlaştırılması önerilebilir.

Keywords

• Abdominal Örtü
• Ebe
• Maternal Kaygı
• Non-stress Test Kemeri

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