The Effect of Pre-Cesarean Section Guided Imagery

The Effect of Pre-Cesarean Section Guided Imagery on Preoperative Anxiety, Fear and Physiological Parameters

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of guided imagery applied before cesarean section on preoperative anxiety, fear and physiological parameters.

The study will be carried out in two different groups. The practice will start with meeting the women 3 days before cesarean section. After the women are evaluated in terms of eligibility criteria for the research, the women who are eligible will be informed about the research and written informed consent will be obtained from the women who accept. The random distribution of women to the study groups will be carried out random. The following applications will be made to the groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• planned cesarean section
• Single birth
• giving birth at term
• No hearing problems
• Agreeing to participate in the research and obtaining written permission,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency cesarean section due to a health problem of the mother or baby
• Not completing the study