The effect of lavender oi̇l and i̇ce appli̇cati̇on on epi̇si̇otomy pai̇n used i̇n epi̇si̇otomy care

This study was performed to investigate the effects of lavender oil and ice application to episiotomy pain, wound healing and women's satisfaction. This study was carried out quasi-randomized controlled study. This study was performed between in May 2015 and September 2015 in Nazilli state hospital obstetrics service. Patients, who applied episiotomy at birth and who criteria included to the study. In this study there were 3 groups; lavender group (n:32), ice group (n:31) and control group (n:33) with a total 96 women's who were agree with experiment. Patient identification form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and REEDA (Redness, Oedema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation) scale used for as data collection tools. To analyze the data; number, percentage, Chi-Square test, Kruskal Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test were used. After application there were statistically significant difference between study and control groups in perineal pain level (p<0.05). According to the results; lavender oil and ice application reduce episiotomy pain and accelerate the healing. Therefore, if non-pharmacological methods of lavender oil and ice application supported by the medical it will have an important part in improving the quality of life of women in the postpartum period is considered.