Study of a Targeted Mobilization Program After Cesarean Section Surgery Aiming to Improve Recovery, Reduce Gastrointestinal Issues, and Support Breastfeeding

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effect of early mobilization training given before cesarean section surgery and a targeted mobilization program applied after surgery. The study aims to see if these interventions can prevent gastrointestinal complications after cesarean delivery and help with breastfeeding and baby care. Increasing cesarean section rates worldwide have made postoperative care more important, but the best way to implement early mobilization is still unclear. This study uses an experimental design to fill this knowledge gap and improve recovery outcomes for mothers. The study includes two groups an intervention group receiving early mobilization education before surgery and a targeted mobilization program afterward, and a control group receiving routine care. The intervention group learns about the benefits of early mobilization, step goals, and how to use a smartphone pedometer and diary to track walking time and steps. The control group will record their walking distance as part of routine care. The study is randomized and open-label, starting with patient education at hospital admission. Participants will complete forms including postoperative gastrointestinal function, abdominal distension diagnosis, pain assessment using a visual analog scale, breastfeeding evaluation using the LATCH scale, and other breastfeeding information. Data collection occurs over three months. Researchers will analyze these outcomes to assess the impact of the mobilization program on recovery, breastfeeding participation, and gastrointestinal health after cesarean section. The study is sponsored by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University and runs until April 2025.

Effect of Targeted Mobilization Program