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Filter by:Purpose: Cold application is considered as an effective alternative treatment for labor comfort because of its low side effects and easy availability. This study aims to determine the effect of cold application to the sacral area in the transition phase of labor on labor comfort. Materials and methods: The study was done as a randomised controlled experimental study. While the women in the experimental group received cold application for 10 minutes every 20 minutes after 8 cm of cervical dilatation, the women in control group received routine care protocol of the unit.