Anticipated and perceived pain from midtrimester amniocentesis
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, cilt.101, sa.3, ss.290-294, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 101 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2008
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.11.018
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.290-294
- Anahtar Kelimeler: amniocentesis, pain, visual analog scale
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Objective: To evaluate the anticipated and perceived pain and determine the factors contributing to pain perception in women undergoing midtrimester amniocentesis. Methods: A visual analog scale was used to quantify pain in this prospective study of 64 women undergoing amniocentesis in the same clinical setting. The analysis was done using the paired-samples t test, analysis of variance, the Kruskal-Wallis test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and Pearson correlation analysis. Results: The postprocedural pain scores were significantly less than the preprocedural pain scores (P < 0.01). Parity, a previous amniocentesis, the indication for amniocentesis, and the previous loss of a child were factors contributing to pain scores. No correlations were found between pain score and maternal age, week of pregnancy at the time of the procedure, parity, or having lost a child. Conclusion: The perceived pain was less than the anticipated pain, and the factors contributing to pain should be kept in mind when counseling patients undergoing midtrimester amniocentesis. © 2008 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.