Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Simona Zaami, Errico Zupi, Lucia Lazzeri, Gabriele Centini, Michael Stark, Antonio Malvasi, Fabrizio Signore, Enrico Marinelli
Summary: The study analyzed litigation trends and compensatory damages related to episiotomy, aiming to establish cautionary rules to limit legal consequences. Most lawsuits stemmed from routine use of the procedure without valid consent, highlighting the importance of providing eligible patients with thorough information.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luana P. Marmitt, Marcos F. Cordeiro, Juraci A. Cesar
Summary: The study found a significant decrease in the episiotomy rate over the years studied in the municipality of Rio Grande, but it still remains high. Women with higher income and education were more likely to undergo episiotomy, and there was a decrease in absolute inequality while relative inequality remained unchanged.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elizabeth Sutton, Karen Detering, Christine East, Andrea Whittaker
Summary: This study found that many women experienced a mismatch between their pre-birth expectations and actual birth experience, leading to a specific form of dissonance termed "birth dissonance," resulting in post-birth trauma. Some women requested pain relief during labor but felt their requests were not met as hoped, contributing to post-birth trauma. Further research is needed to understand the extent of birth dissonance and how to prevent it as women transition into motherhood.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Silvia Aranda-Garcia, Myriam Santos-Folgar, Felipe Fernandez-Mendez, Roberto Barcala-Furelos, Manuel Pardo Rios, Encarna Hernandez Sanchez, Lucia Varela-Varela, Silvia San Roman-Mata, Antonio Rodriguez-Nunez
Summary: Smart glasses (SG) can provide important assistance in emergency situations. This study assessed the potential benefits of teleassistance through SG from a midwife to a lifeguard in a simulated out-of-hospital birth. The video assistance with SG improved the performance of lifeguards in following the protocol.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
E. Brie Thumm, Denise C. Smith, Allison P. Squires, Ginger Breedlove, Paula M. Meek
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of burnout among midwives in the United States is high, with 40.6% meeting the criteria for burnout. The practice environment, particularly practice leadership, participation, and support for the midwifery model of care, was found to be a key driver of burnout. Structural and personal characteristics had less impact on burnout scores compared to the practice environment.
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Annemarie De Leo, Sara Bayes, Janice Butt, Dianne Bloxsome, Sadie Geraghty
Summary: The study found that midwives require practical solutions and a centralized web-based resource with process maps to lead the implementation of evidence-based practices. These findings provide valuable insights into the specific needs of midwives aiming to improve the uptake of new evidence-based practices in clinical areas.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mojgan Janighorban, Hojatollah Yousefi, Nikoo Yamani
Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of simulation-based training on the structural empowerment of midwifery students. The results showed that simulation training can enhance the structural empowerment of midwifery students and provide opportunities for their personal and professional growth.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Seyedeh Fatemeh Ghaffari, Forouzan Elyasi, Seyed Nouraddin Mousavinasab, Zohreh Shahhosseini
Summary: This study investigated the effect of midwifery-led counseling on the fear of childbirth among expectant fathers. The results showed that midwifery-led counseling can reduce childbirth fear and increase general self-efficacy among expectant fathers. However, it did not significantly affect the preferred type of delivery.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Joeri Vermeulen, Ronald Buyl, Florence D'haenens, Eva Swinnen, Lara Stas, Leonardo Gucciardo, Maaike Fobelets
Summary: Simulation-based training is an effective teaching approach in healthcare, and it is important to consider students' perspectives when evaluating its effectiveness. This study validated the Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale (SSES) for midwifery students and found that students were highly satisfied with perinatal simulation-based training. The study identified three factors contributing to satisfaction: debriefing and reflection, clinical reasoning, and clinical learning.
Article
Nursing
Helle Mathar, Margrethe Nielsen, Annegrethe Nielsen
Summary: This study explores and compares the presence of evidence-based practice in bachelor assignments written by nursing and midwifery students. The findings reveal that nursing students primarily use interview as a method, focusing on nurses' and patients' experiences, while midwifery students rely on literature studies and discuss evidence in relation to professional practice.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lucia Floris, Benedicte Michoud-Bertinotti, Begona Martinez de Tejada, Sara de Oliveira, Riccardo Pfister, Stephanie Parguey, Harriet E. Thorn-Cole, Claire de Labrusse
Summary: This study aimed to explore healthcare professionals' (HCPs) definitions of woman-centred care (WCC) and the degree of agreement and knowledge regarding perinatal indicators when implementing a WCC model of care. The results showed that most HCPs were aware of the positive effects of implementing a WCC model, but they had limited knowledge about specific perinatal indicators, which may hinder the implementation of WCC.
Article
Nursing
Hannah Grace Dahlen, Simone Ormsby, Alecia Staines, Mary Kirk, Lynne Johnson, Kirsten Small, Bashi Hazard, Virginia Schmied
Summary: In 2019, the Australian government released a guiding document for maternity care, which received mixed responses. This study compared the Australian strategy with similar international strategies and found that while there were some admirable aspects, there were also significant gaps in support for continuity of midwifery care and place of birth options. The study recommended addressing structural obstacles and prioritizing women's preferences and choices.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lia Gomes Lopes, Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells, Camila Teixeira Moreira Vasconcelos, Thelma Leite de Araujo, Francisca Elisangela Teixeira Lima, Priscila de Souza Aquino
Summary: The study found that pelvic floor muscle training did not effectively prevent perineal laceration during vaginal delivery. Further research is needed to investigate different protocols and interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Duong Hoang Vu, Binh T. T. Ta, Ina Landau Aasen, Dai Q. T. Le, Roger Mathisen, Genevieve E. Becker, Hang Thi Phan, Cuong Minh Bui, Trinh Thi Kieu Nguyen, Suong Thi Thu Hoang, Jennifer Cashin
Summary: Through training and monitoring, hospitals can implement a policy of selective episiotomy, reduce the practice, especially among multiparous women, and improve breastfeeding rates.
Editorial Material
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
David E. Alexander
Summary: Evidence is crucial for informing disaster risk reduction policies, although its exact definition and standards can be challenging to establish. Past and present case histories demonstrate that evidence can generate endless debates, be ignored, or even lead to false conclusions. Therefore, the effectiveness and utilization of evidence play a key role in improving decision-making in disaster risk reduction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Khalood Al-abri, Dawn Edge, Christopher J. Armitage
Summary: This study examines changes in depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period in a Middle Eastern cohort. The results show distinct groups of women experiencing perinatal depressive symptoms, influenced by various psychosocial and obstetric factors. In addition to known factors, the study also identifies the importance of family relationship quality. Further research is needed to develop appropriate interventions for these groups.
Article
Nursing
Twinkle Dogra, Kavita Khoiwal, Jaya Chaturvedi, Vikas Upadhyay, Suresh Lal Barnwal, Ajeet Singh Bhadoria, Poonam Singh
Summary: This study aimed to design and validate a yoga module for the mental health management of early postpartum mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Through validation and testing, the study found that the yoga module had good content validity for NICU mothers' mental health.
Article
Nursing
Lucy C. Irvine, Georgia Chisnall, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic in England has resulted in significant changes to maternity services, including restrictions on birth partners, postnatal support, and women's rights. Interviews with women who gave birth during this period revealed that these restrictions had a profound negative impact on their emotional and physical wellbeing. Women were more concerned about giving birth alone than contracting COVID-19, and some sought private care or delayed seeking NHS services to have the birth experience they desired.
Review
Nursing
Jenny Roddy, Linda Mcgowan
Summary: Type 1 diabetes poses risks for pregnant individuals and their babies. How women with type 1 diabetes navigate the challenges and engage with healthcare professionals is crucial for maintaining good glycemic control. This review examines literature from the past decade and identifies key themes including the dominance of glycemic control, emphasis on risk, importance of social and peer support, care organization and communication, and the impact of technology. Women with type 1 diabetes value being treated as partners in their care and benefit from support from family, friends, and the diabetes community. Research on the impact of diabetes technologies and integrating peer support into current care is needed.
Article
Nursing
Rafael Vila-Candel, Desiree Mena-Tudela, Cristina Franco-Antonio, Jose Antonio Quesada, Francisco Javier Soriano-Vidal
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the mobile application LactApp (R) in increasing the 6-month postpartum breastfeeding rate. However, the findings showed that using LactApp (R) did not significantly increase the breastfeeding rate compared to standard care. Nevertheless, it did seem to reduce the rate of breastfeeding abandonment in the first 2 weeks postpartum.
Correction
Nursing
J. Scheele, H. W. Harmsen van der Vliet-Torij, E. M. Wingelaar-Loomans, M. J. B. M. Goumans