Eficácia dos métodos não farmacológicos no controle da dor no trabalho de parto

Abstract

Despite the advancement of technology, there is a growing exposure of parturients to invasive interventions. In order to address pain control, it is recommended non-pharmacological interventions. OBJECTIVE: To identify non-pharmacological methods of pain control for use in labor and delivery and its effectiveness in relieving pain. METHOD: This is an integrative literature review study, carried out in six stages. The sample of study took place through research in databases and the articles selected through inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were extracted, categorized, evaluated and interpreted. RESULTS: Improvements were observed in terms of pain levels and anxiety, but with little and weak evidence to prove its effectiveness. CONCLUSION: Benefits were found across the authors, such as: reduction of anxiety and duration of childbirth and greater protagonism on the part of the parturient. In addition, they are safe interventions from side effects and adverse effects.