Effects of Different Maternal Positions during Non-Stress Test on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters
EL Sayed, H., Mohamady, S. (2016). Effects of Different Maternal Positions during Non-Stress Test on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters. EKB Journal Management System, 10(1), 116-131. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2016.71197
Hend Abdallah EL Sayed; Shaimaa Hassan Mohamady. "Effects of Different Maternal Positions during Non-Stress Test on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters". EKB Journal Management System, 10, 1, 2016, 116-131. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2016.71197
EL Sayed, H., Mohamady, S. (2016). 'Effects of Different Maternal Positions during Non-Stress Test on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters', EKB Journal Management System, 10(1), pp. 116-131. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2016.71197
EL Sayed, H., Mohamady, S. Effects of Different Maternal Positions during Non-Stress Test on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters. EKB Journal Management System, 2016; 10(1): 116-131. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2016.71197

Effects of Different Maternal Positions during Non-Stress Test on Maternofetal Physiological Parameters

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Article 5, Volume 10, Issue 1, May 2016, Pages 116-131    PDF (668.77 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2016.71197
Authors
Hend Abdallah EL Sayed1; Shaimaa Hassan Mohamady2
1Lecturer of Obstetric and Woman Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University.
2Lecturer of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University.
Abstract
Aim of the study to compare effects of different maternal positions during non-stress test on maternofetal physiological parameters. Setting: the current study was conducted at fetal monitoring room of obstetrics and gynecology department, Benha University hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 72 women was recruited according to inclusion criteria. Three tools were used for data collection 1) A structured interview questionnaire. 2) Maternal-fetal physiological parameters sheet. 3) Visual analogue scale of maternal discomfort. Results: There were a highly statistically significant difference in maternal physiological parameters (systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse rate) in the three positions during the non-stress test (p=0.000). Number of accelerations and number of fetal movements in left lateral position was significantly higher than supine and semi fowler positions (p=0.030) and (p=0.133) respectively. Mean time taken for first fetal movement, and reactive non-stress test are significantly less in left lateral position compared to supine and semi fowler positions (p=0.000). Almost the studied women showed moderate variability in the three positions. A highly statistically significant difference regarding discomfort during non-stress test the three positions (p=0.000). Conclusion: The left lateral and semi-fowler positions during non-stress test demonstrated favorable maternofetal physiological parameters and women felt more comfortable than in supine position. The study recommended left lateral and semi-fowler positions can be encouraged as alternative positions during non-stress test.

Keywords
Key Words: Fetal; maternal; Parameters; physiological; Positions; Non-stress test
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