The Development of an Innovative Vibrating Breast Massage Device to Reduce Breast Engorgement Symptoms and Increase Milk Flow in Postpartum Mothers
Keywords:
Vibrating Breast Massage Device, Breast Engorgement, Milk FlowAbstract
This research and development aimed to study the problem of breast engorgement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a vibrating breast massage device. The study was conducted in three steps. Step 1 consisted in studying the problem of breast engorgement. Potential solutions were studied by reviewing literature and interviewing 9 postpartum mothers and professional nurses. In step 2, the vibrating breast massage device was developed using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process. The effectiveness of the vibrating breast massage device was evaluated in step 3, through a preliminary experimental design with a single group pre-test and post-test. The sample consisted of 24 postpartum mothers from the postpartum department at Chainat Narenthorn Hospital, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using an innovation effectiveness evaluation form, which included a breast engorgement assessment, a milk flow assessment, and a satisfaction assessment. The results were as follows.
1. The mothers reported that the practice and preparation of breast compress equipment were complicated. This led nurses to develop solution guidelines for problem of engorged breasts in postpartum mothers.
2. The innovation included mechanisms for milk production and flow, and the process of stimulating milk flow through vibration from an electric motor. The innovation was developed under three aspects: 1) characteristics, 2) operating procedures, and 3) key features.
3. After using the innovation, the average score for breast engorgement symptoms significantly decreased (t = -11.63, p-value < .001), and the average milk flow score significantly increased (t = 11.07, p-value < .001). The overall average satisfaction score was at the highest level (M = 4.69, SD = .53).
Therefore, postpartum nurses can integrate this innovation into routine postpartum care to reduce breast engorgement and enhance milk flow.
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