Effect of Snoezelen Room on Birth Process: a Randomized Controlled Study

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effect of using a Snoezelen room during the delivery process for first-time pregnant women. The Snoezelen room combines aromatherapy with visual and auditory stimuli to help reduce pain by increasing endorphin production and distracting attention from pain. Although this approach is growing in popularity internationally, it is being introduced for the first time in delivery services within this country, with the study conducted at a hospital equipped for gynecology and obstetrics. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups: one delivers in a specially designed Snoezelen room, and the other in a standard delivery room following routine care. During labor, the women in the Snoezelen room will experience sensory stimulation intended to promote relaxation and comfort. Pain levels will be monitored hourly using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and additional assessments like the Fear of Childbirth Scale and Birth Comfort Scale will be conducted at specific stages of cervical dilation. Blood samples will be taken three times to measure beta-endorphin levels. The control group will undergo the same assessments and blood sampling but deliver under standard care. Throughout the study, researchers will collect data using various forms and scales before, during, and after delivery, including birth satisfaction assessed two hours postpartum. Pain, comfort, fear, and biochemical markers will be carefully monitored to understand the Snoezelen room's impact on the birth process. The study is planned to run from October 2023 to July 2024, with detailed observation and data recording to compare outcomes between the two groups.

Effect of Snoezelen Room on Birth Process