Aloe vera gel and cesarean wound healing; a randomized controlled clinical trial

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Aloe vera gel and cesarean wound healing; a randomized controlled clinical trial

Molazem et al., 2014 | Glob J Health Sci | Rct

Citation

Molazem Zahra, Mohseni Fatemeh, ... Keshavarzi Sareh. Aloe vera gel and cesarean wound healing; a randomized controlled clinical trial. Glob J Health Sci. 2014-Aug-31;7(1):203-9. doi:10.5539/gjhs.v7n1p203

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Failure in complete healing of the wound is one of the probable complications of cesarean. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of dressing with aloe vera gel in healing of cesarean wound. METHODS: This prospective randomized double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 90 women who had undergone cesarean operation in Amir-al-Momenin hospital (Gerash, Iran). The participants were randomly divided into two groups each containing 45 patients. In one group, the wound was dressed with aloe vera gel, while simple dressing was used in the control group. Wound healing was assessed 24 hours and 8 days after the cesarean operation using REEDA scale. The data were analyzed through Chi-square and t-test. RESULTS: The participants' mean age was 27.56±4.20 in the aloe vera group and 26.62±4.88 in the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant. However, a significant difference was found between the two groups concerning body mass index, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure (P<0.05). Also, a significant difference was observed between the two groups with respect to the wound healing score 24 hours after the operation (P=0.003). After 8 days, however, the difference in the wound healing score was not significant (P=0.283). Overall, 45 participants in the aloe vera group and 35 ones in the control group had obtained a zero score 24 hours after the operation. These measures were respectively obtained as 42 and 41eight days after the operation. CONCLUSION: According to the findings of this study, the women are recommended to be informed regarding the positive effects of dressing with aloe vera gel.

Key Findings

The participants' mean age was 27.56±4.20 in the aloe vera group and 26.62±4.88 in the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant. However, a significant difference was found between the two groups concerning body mass index, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure (P<0.05). Also, a significant difference was observed between the two groups with respect to the wound healing score 24 hours after the operation (P=0.003). After 8 days, however, the difference in the wound h

Outcomes Measured

  • blood pressure
  • systolic blood pressure

Population

Field Value
Population See abstract
Sample Size 45
Age Range See abstract
Condition blood pressure

MeSH Terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aloe
  • Bandages
  • Cesarean Section
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Gels
  • Humans
  • Iran
  • Prospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Rct
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Vertical: aloe-vera

Provenance

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