Studies

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The Use of Monochromatic Infrared Energy in Wound Management - Joylux

The Use of Monochromatic Infrared Energy in Wound Management

Hunter, Susan MSN, RN; Langemo, Diane PhD, RN, FAAN; Hanson, Darlene MS, RN; Anderson, Julie PhD, RN, CCRC; Thompson, Patricia MS, RN Monochromatic infrared energy has been used to treat a variety of wounds, including venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and recalcitrant dermal lesions. The objective of this article is to...

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Female sexual function following different degrees of perineal tears - Joylux

Female sexual function following different degrees of perineal tears

Waleed Ali Sayed Ahmed, Eman Ahmed Kishk, Rasha Imam Farhan, & Rasha Elsayed Khamees Perineal tears may have a negative impact on female sexual function (FSF). The aim of the study was to assess the effect of different degrees of perineal tears sustained during delivery on subsequent FSF. View Article

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Investigating the Effect of Perineal Heating Pad on the Frequency of Episiotomies and Perineal Tears in Primiparous Females - Joylux

Investigating the Effect of Perineal Heating Pad on the Frequency of Episiotomies and Perineal Tears in Primiparous Females

Fatemeh Alihosseni, Parvin Abedi, Pourandokht Afshary, Mohammad Reza Haghighi, and Najva Hazeghi Female reproductive system injury caused after vaginal delivery is very common, and episiotomy and spontaneous tears, or both are the most important contributing factors in this regard... the present study was conducted to determine the effect of perineal heating pad on the...

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A Review of Episiotomy and Modalities for Relief of Episiotomy Pain - Joylux

A Review of Episiotomy and Modalities for Relief of Episiotomy Pain

Rutuja G. Choudhari, Surekha A. Tayade, Shreya V. Venurkar, and Vaishnavi P. Deshpande This review aims to offer the most thorough understanding of episiotomy, its current concept, and episiotomy pain relief, with a particular focus on infrared lamp therapy and sitz baths. View Article

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Effect of Infrared Lamp Therapy versus Warm Sitz Bath on Episiotomy Wound Healing and Pain among Puerperal Mothers - Joylux

Effect of Infrared Lamp Therapy versus Warm Sitz Bath on Episiotomy Wound Healing and Pain among Puerperal Mothers

Nemat Ismail Abdel Aziz Ismail, Violet Nicola Ghattas Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that H1 is accepted; while H0, and H2 are rejected, where the puerperal mothers who applied infrared lamp therapy on their episiotomy wound experience faster wound healing and less pain than...

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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of infrared lamp therapy on healing of episiotomy wound among postnatal mothers - Joylux

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of infrared lamp therapy on healing of episiotomy wound among postnatal mothers

Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, Mrs. Anita Prakasam, Mrs.Varinderdeep Kaur The findings revealed that there was improvement in overall healing of episiotomy wound in experimental group as compared to control group. There was a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post- test healing score of episiotomy wound between experimental group and control group...

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