Types and Effectiveness of Digital Interventions for Labor Pain Management and Maternal Labor Experiences in Maternity Services: A Systematic Review

Yusrah Taqiyah; Mekar Dwi  Anggraeni

doi:10.54133/ajms.v10i2.2837

Authors

Yusrah Taqiyah Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Muslim University of Indonesia, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia; Doctoral Program in Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED), Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6455-1720
Mekar Dwi Anggraeni Doctoral Program in Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED), Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0291-1700

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54133/ajms.v10i2.2837

Keywords:

Clinical labor outcomes, Digital intervention, Labor pain , Maternal labor experience , Non-pharmacological pain management

Abstract

Background: Labor pain is a complex physiological and psychological experience that occurs globally and influences maternal outcomes and labor satisfaction, thus emphasizing the importance of effective non-pharmacological management strategies. Objective: This systematic review synthesizes digital technology-based non-pharmacological interventions and evaluates their effectiveness in reducing labor pain, improving maternal labor experience (satisfaction and fear), and optimizing clinical outcomes, including labor duration and use of epidural analgesia. Methods: This review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, and EBSCO databases for studies published between 2021 and 2026. Study quality was assessed using the JBI critical appraisal tool, and findings were synthesized using thematic and narrative analysis. Results: The search identified 2,042 articles, of which eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Overall, digital-based non-pharmacological interventions demonstrated consistent effectiveness in reducing labor pain, improving maternal labor experiences, and supporting better clinical outcomes. Conclusions: Digital interventions have the potential to be evidence-based, mother-centered labor pain management strategies. Future research should evaluate long-term outcomes, objective clinical measures, and scalability of implementation to support broader integration into maternity health care systems globally.

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