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Many women seek alternative or complementary pain relief during labor to delay or avoid pharmacologic or invasive therapies. Evidence regarding the use of these modalities has been sparse, and so they remain underutilized. Published reviews of the best-known therapies identified the benefits of each modality for the woman in labor. Please match the alternative modality with the correct research finding.

-No difference when compared with placebo.
A)Walking
B)Massage
C)Acupuncture
D)Water immersion
E)Aromatherapy

Question

MATCHING
Many women seek alternative or complementary pain relief during labor to delay or avoid pharmacologic or invasive therapies. Evidence regarding the use of these modalities has been sparse, and so they remain underutilized. Published reviews of the best-known therapies identified the benefits of each modality for the woman in labor. Please match the alternative modality with the correct research finding.

-No difference when compared with placebo.
A)Walking
B)Massage
C)Acupuncture
D)Water immersion
E)Aromatherapy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aromatherapy has been found to have no significant difference when compared with placebo in terms of pain relief during labor. This suggests that its perceived benefits might be more related to the placebo effect rather than any specific analgesic properties.

MATCHING Many Women Seek Alternative or Complementary Pain Relief During Labor