Effect of Su Jok Therapy on Breastfeeding

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Su Jok Therapy: Su Jok Therapy

Study summary

There are many alternative methods to increase breast milk. In the literature, studies on Su Jok therapy applications are limited and no studies on increasing breast milk have been found. In Korean language, 'Su' means hand and 'Jok' means foot. Su Jok therapy is defined as a modern acupressure/acupuncture interpretation that utilises the body's independent communication systems on the hands and feet by applying various techniques such as massage, moxa (heating), needles, magnets and seeds to the reflection points on the hands and feet. Su Jok is an integrated therapy that incorporates many tried and trusted methods of oriental medicine

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale — pre-test
  It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.
• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale — 3rd day after caesarean section
  It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.
• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale — 10th day after caesarean section
  It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.
• Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH — pre-test
  It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.
• Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH — 3rd day after caesarean section
  It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.
• Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH — 10th day after caesarean section
  It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.
• Inadequate Milk Perception Scale — pre-test
  The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.
• Inadequate Milk Perception Scale — 3rd day after caesarean section
  The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.
• Inadequate Milk Perception Scale — 10th day after caesarean section
  The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.

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