Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Pain and Healing of Episiotomies and Grade 2 and 3 Perineal Lacerations After Vaginal Delivery: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Observational cohort study evaluates pain reduction and healing in postpartum women with lacerations, suggesting benefits of photobiomodulation therapy.
Key Points
To evaluate the impact of photobiomodulation on pain and perineal healing in postpartum women with episiotomy or severe lacerations.
Prospective observational cohort study design
Participants included women with episiotomy or second- and third-degree lacerations
Daily photobiomodulation therapy was applied using an 808 nm laser for pain and healing
Pain assessed using the numerical pain scale before and after treatment
Healing evaluated through the REEDA scale
Mean difference in pain scores of 1.6761 after two laser sessions compared to non-laser group
Statistically significant pain reduction observed with photobiomodulation (p < 0.05)
Preliminary trends in the REEDA scale indicate potential for better healing outcomes in the laser group