Acupressure for postoperative pain after cesarean delivery: A meta‐analysis

Key Points

• The analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure in managing postoperative pain following cesarean delivery.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing studies
• Registered with the PROSPERO database
• Included various trials on acupressure applications
• Acupressure was associated with significant pain reduction after surgery
• Patients receiving acupressure reported lower pain scores compared to controls
• Findings support acupressure as a viable option for pain management