Effect of Aloe vera Extract on Episiotomy Wound among Postnatal Mothers in a General Hospital, Krishnagiri

An Interventional study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of aloe vera extract on episiotomy wound among postnatal mothers. Quasi experimental one group post test design was used to conduct the study. 46 mothers were selected as samples conveniently. Aloe vera extract was applied two times a day for a period of 5 days during the postnatal period and ongoing assessment was done using Modified Southampton Wound Healing scale. The wound regeneration was interpreted on 5th postnatal day using Modified Bates Jensen wound score continnum. The result shows that there is a significant effect in progress of wound healing. Hence, it is concluded that aloe vera extract is found to be effective in faster wound healing