1M.Sc. (N), Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
2Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
3Lecturer, Department of Maternity Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Online published on 19 January, 2015.
Many women desire mobility during labour, which helps to enhance their physiological and psychological wellbeing. The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of ambulation during first stage of labour, on the outcome of labour. Quasi experimental, post test only control group design was used in 60 samples. Statistical analysis of data revealed that ambulation during first stage of labour was effective in reducing duration of labour (t value = -2.27 and p value <0.05) also in bringing positive behavioural response (Mann-Whitney U test, p value< 0.05).
Ambulation, Outcome, Labour, Observation Record of Progress of Labour, Behavioural Response Observation Checklist
