Evaluation of the Effects of Different Positions Given During Antenatal Electro-Fetal Monitoring
Condition: Fetal Monitoring; Patient Comfort; Maternal Health
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The aim of this study was to examine the effects of different positions given to pregnant
      women during electro fetal monitoring on maternal and fetal health.

      The study was conducted in a pregnant follow-up outpatient clinic of a maternity hospital in
      Istanbul, between December 2021 and January 2023, in a randomized controlled experimental
      study design with two interventions and a control group. In the study, 60 participants were
      placed in the right side lying position (intervention 1), 60 participants in the semi-sitting
      position (intervention 2) and 120 participants in the left side lying position (control
      group), and the study was completed with a total of 240 pregnant women.

      According to NST extraction positions, systolic blood pressure and body temperature of the
      pregnant women were found to have a statistically significant difference between pre-NST
      extraction, NST extraction time and post-NST extraction positions, time and group-time
      (p<0.05). It was determined that the difference between the groups was that the semi-sitting
      position created a significant difference compared to the other position averages. In terms
      of time, the NST moment made a difference compared to other times. It was determined that the
      right position made a statistical difference compared to the other position averages in the
      pulse count. It was found that the semi-sitting position had a statistically significant
      effect on maternal comfort (t=3.834, p<0.05). It was determined that the semi-sitting
      position caused an increase of 0.911 on general comfort (β=0.911).
    

Detailed description: 
      Introduction: Electro Fetal Monitoring is widely used all over the world because it is
      non-invasive, accessible and easy to use in the follow-up of pregnancy and labor. The
      accuracy of the result is affected by factors such as the position of the pregnant woman
      during the procedure, maternal comfort and maternal blood pressure.

      Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of different positions given to
      pregnant women during electro fetal monitoring on maternal and fetal health.

      Method: The study was conducted in a pregnant follow-up outpatient clinic of a maternity
      hospital in Istanbul, between December 2021 and January 2023, in a randomized controlled
      experimental study design with two interventions and a control group. In the study, 60
      participants were placed in the right side lying position (intervention 1), 60 participants
      in the semi-sitting position (intervention 2) and 120 participants in the left side lying
      position (control group), and the study was completed with a total of 240 pregnant women.
      Research data were collected through the Information Form and the General Comfort Scale-Short
      Form.
    

Intervention name(s): Right side lying position; Semi Fowler; left side lying position
Intervention type(s): Diagnostic Test; Diagnostic Test; Diagnostic Test
Intervention description(s): In the study, 60 participants were placed in the right side lying position (intervention 1); In the study, 60 participants in the semi-sitting position (intervention 2); In the study, 120 participants in the left side lying position (control group).
Other intervention name(s): (intervention 1); (intervention 2); (control group)
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: The study was conducted in a pregnant follow-up outpatient clinic of a maternity hospital in Istanbul, between December 2021 and January 2023, in a randomized controlled experimental study design with two interventions and a control group. In the study, 60 participants were placed in the right side lying position (intervention 1), 60 participants in the semi-sitting position (intervention 2) and 120 participants in the left side lying position (control group), and the study was completed with a total of 240 pregnant women. Research data were collected through the Information Form and the General Comfort Scale-Short Form.
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Supportive Care
Keywords: Fetal Monitoring; Patient Comfort; Maternal Health; Midwifery