Conclusions
The findings obtained in the study shows that ice massage applied to SP6 point decreases labor pain and affects comfort level in childbirth. However, it was also determined that this application did not have any effects on labor duration and anxiety level. Ice massage should be considered as a simple, affordable, and accessible instrument to help relieve labor pain. Ice massage applied in order to relieve labor pain and provide comfort can ensure active participation of mothers in childbirth process and increase their satisfaction with vaginal delivery. In addition, there exists a need for studies to be conducted on ice massage applied to SP6 point.
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