Impact of Abdominal Binder Use on Comfort and Functional Outcomes of Post Caesarean Section Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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1 3363 Sector-37 D

2 Nursing Education, PGIMER Chandigarh, India

3 Department of obstetrics and gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh

4 Department of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh

10.22038/jmrh.2025.82691.2488

Abstract

Background & aim: Post caesarean section, women experience incisional pain and reduced mobility which hinders early recovery. The effectiveness of using a binder following abdominal surgery and its effect on pain and comfort is currently unclear. Addressing these concerns, current study  aim to assess the effectiveness of abdominal binder use after caesarean section on maternal comfort and functional outcomes among women admitted in Obstetric units.
Methods: This parallel randomised control trial was performed in obstetrics units of a tertiary care hospital in north India. Total 112 participants were enrolled on the day of caesarean section and were randomised into experimental (56) and control group (56) using random number tables. Abdominal binder application was operationalized for experimental group participants at 8th hr after caesarean section for ambulation, breastfeeding  and self care, while control group received only routine care. Data collection was done using different tools (Socio-demographic profile, pain and comfort rating scale, 6MWT ( 6minute walk test), ObsQoR scale etc). Participants were followed up till discharge and again at 1st follow-up Visit.
Results: Study findings revealed significantly reduced pain and improved comfort after ambulation and during breastfeeding in experimental group participants using abdominal binder.  Obstetrics Quality of Recovery and 6 MWT mean scores were significantly higher(p<0.001) in experimental group participants as compared to their counterparts which indicates enhanced post caesarean section recovery process.
Conclusion: in reducing pain and enhancing functional recovery among post caesarean section mothers in terms of ambulation, selfcare, baby handling and breast feeding.

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Journal of Midwifery and Reproductive Health

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Available Online from 27 January 2026

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