Effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions for reducing postpartum fatigue: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum fatigue is the most common issue among postnatal women and it could not only seriously affect the health of mothers but also bring about adverse impacts on their offspring. This meta-analysis aims to synthesize nonpharmacological evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for reducing postpartum fatigue among puerperae.

Methods

The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL and ProQuest databases were searched for papers published from inception until June 2021. Grey literature was searched using OpenGrey. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials (CCTs) evaluating nonpharmacological interventions conducted during 0 ~ 78 weeks postpartum for fatigue reduction were eligible for inclusion. The

SUBMITTER: Qian J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8442348 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature