Binaural Beats Research
Binaural Beats Research
Binaural Beats Research
Introduction
is undoubtedly the most excruciating one to bear. Even though it can be anticipated
during the labor process, if it exceeds the pain threshold of the woman, it can have
adverse psychological and physiological effects on the mother and the fetus
For a mother, severe labor pain elevates the metabolic rate and the demand
glucagon. It also has an effect on the respiratory process of the mother and can
stress can also be traced down to the severity of the pain she experienced during
the labor process and that can have adverse implications on the mother’s mental
relationship. Furthermore, unrelieved pain can ruin the experience of a lifetime for
childbirth can greatly increase feelings of pain. On the other hand, a normal
pregnancy, a high self-esteem along with constant relaxation and pleasure can
decrease the pain and, henceforth, make the delivery pain-free and tolerable.
factors like a person’s physical, psychological and cultural background. (Du Gas
BW, 2003)
with pain relief, and help patients feel more in control throughout the whole birthing
The researchers chose to conduct this study because two of them has had
first-hand experience in labor and delivery. They knew the pain and severe anxiety
associated with it and the risks that came along with it. Hence, the objective of this
known to many: Binaural Beats. Furthermore, the researchers chose the active
stage of labor because this is where labor pain and contractions are more intense
incorporate the said intervention, initially in a lying-in clinic, then ultimately, the
hospital setting. The researchers wanted to show the efficacy of binaural auditory
in labor.
conducted this study among twenty (20) years old to forty (40) year old mothers at
a private lying-in clinic in Marikina City. A total of six (6) mothers were chosen to
Theoretical Framework
This study was supported by Betty Neuman’s Systems Model (McEwen and
members to produce positive client outcomes. The model outlines a dynamic script
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deployed by practitioners around the world, and the framework emphasizes client
physically, mentally and spiritually. labor at times can be overwhelming and can
cause some women to feel like they are losing control which leads to panic. In
relation, laboring women are highly agitated during these times making stress
rate control, ego and organ function. By conducting the experiment using this
nursing theory, the researchers will be able to see how labor greatly impacts the
central core of the patients and through listening to binaural auditory beats, the
researchers will be also able to prove how that central core alters, stabilizes and
regulates by documenting the client’s pain levels through their vital signs.
study (McEwen and Willis, 2014). In the model, a patient’s environment has a
strong influence on the outcome of care. The goal of nursing in this model is to
alter the patient’s environment in order to affect change in his or her health. Thus,
environmental factors play a great role in a patient’s health. This theory proves that
binaural beat therapy is more than just a pleasant background noise. It may
actually make one healthier and be able to better regulate bodily functions during
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environmental factor that can alter and change a person’s health status,
nursing is different from medicine. The goal of nursing is to put the patient in the
best possible condition in order for nature to act. Health is “not only to be well, but
to be able to use well every power we have.” Hence binaural beats, as a byproduct
Research Paradigm
dependent and intervening variables of the problem in the study. The independent
variable is Binaural Auditory Beats. This variable is what triggered the curiosity of
the researcher. The dependent variable is reducing the labor pain and anxiety of
women on the active phase of labor. This serves as the inference or the result of
the independent variable being mentioned above that is being evaluated. The
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intervening variable connects both the independent and dependent variable and
those are the demographic profiles of the respondents such as age, civil status,
This study determined the effects of binaural beats in reducing labor pain
and anxiety being experienced by women during the active phase of labor in a
1.1 age;
Auditory Beats?
Auditory Beats?
Auditory Beats?
Research Hypotheses
variables of this study, the researcher tested the following null hypotheses that will
pain and alleviating any discomforts brought about by labor by using non-
Nurses. This study would give them more knowledge about non-
Moreover, these interventions can help the nurse reduce the patient’s cost of
medication.
Nursing students. This study would help the student nurses enhance their
and providing relief and comfort. It is one of the vital of skills to learn during the
developing more significant studies in the future. It can provide necessary data
in women.
This study wants to explore the effects of binaural auditory beats on the pain
and anxiety levels of six (6) women who were in the active phase of labor. It was
conducted in private lying-in clinics in Metro Manila within the months of December
and January.
Definition of Terms
operationally.
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Active Phase of labor. This is the second phase of labor where the cervix
and more painful. Contractions will also become longer, typically lasting 40 to 60
seconds, and more frequent. The researchers utilized the intervention during this
phase.
researchers utilized the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to measure the
the researchers used in managing pain related to childbirth. The presented audio
1.5 hertz to 10 hertz. The beats will be embedded in nature sounds, specifically, a
natural and continuous flow of water. These frequencies are associated with
relaxation, headache relief and lower back pain relief. The respondents can expect
a slight tingling sensation inside their head while they listen to the sound and it will
leave the respondents in an entrained state and, eventually, reduce their labor pain
experienced by women in labor. The researchers used the numeric pain scale to
determine the intensity of pain being felt by the chosen respondents during
contractions.