Manuscript Title:

EFFECTIVENESS OF PROMPT NURSING INTERVENTION REGARDING AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE APPLICATION ON CESAREAN SECTION WOUND PAIN AND HEALING

Author:

MANAR GAMAL MOHAMED ALI, EMAN ALSHAWISH, FATMA ZAGHLOUL MAHMOUD, NAGWA IBRAHIM ELFESHAWY, RABAA ELSAYED SHABAN

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.15469187

Published : 2025-05-23

About the author(s)

1. MANAR GAMAL MOHAMED ALI - Department of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.
2. EMAN ALSHAWISH - Pediatric Nursing, Maternity and Midwifery Division, Faculty of Nursing, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
3. FATMA ZAGHLOUL MAHMOUD - Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Department of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt.
4. NAGWA IBRAHIM ELFESHAWY - Assistant Professor, Maternal and Pediatric Nursing, College of Nursing, King Khalid University, KSA. Assistant Professor, Woman’s Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.
5. RABAA ELSAYED SHABAN - Department of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

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Abstract

Background: The amniotic membrane, the inner layer of the placenta, possesses antibacterial properties that foster the healing process; however, its effect on cesarean section wound pain and healing remains underexplored. Aim: This study evaluates the effectiveness of prompt nursing intervention regarding amniotic membrane application on cesarean section wound pain and healing. Research Design: A quasiexperimental research design (study /control group) was adopted. Setting: The study was conducted at the labor unit of three main hospitals in Tanta, Egypt. Sample: A purposive sample of 60 laboring women was divided into two groups with each group comprising 30 women Tools for data collection: Three tools were used to collect data; Tool (I): Structured interviewing questionnaire. Tool (II): REEDA scale to assess the process of cesarean section wound healing. Tool (III): Laboring women's pain assessment questionnaire. Results: the study group's pain intensity decreased with a Mean ±SD of (9.07±2.27) compared to (12.2±4.01) in the control group, and the wound healing after seven days in the study group showed highly significant improvement (P value < 0.000). Conclusion: Applying an amniotic membrane to cesareansection wounds improves healing and reduces pain more than routine treatment, which validates the research hypothesis. Recommendations: Using amniotic membranes to treat cesarean section wound pain and healing is advised as a successful strategy for laboring women.


Keywords

Prompt Nursing Intervention, Amniotic Membrane, Cesarean Section Wound.